04.12.2025 – Press coverage of Reloaded #7 with guest artist Evi Fillipou

04.12.2025 – Press coverage of Reloaded #7 with guest artist Evi Fillipou

by | Nov 30, 2025

04.12.2025 – Press coverage of Reloaded #7 with guest artist Evi Fillipou

The FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA’s Reloaded #7 tour with Evi Fillipou began in Frankfurt, continued via Düsseldorf and Dinslaken to Singen, and then via Munich and Freiburg back to Cologne. It was a fantastic experience—even though it’s quite a challenge for a self-financed large ensemble that relies on cultural funding, with 23 musicians and sound engineers traveling across the country. But everyone enjoyed the tour. And the audience rewarded the growing enthusiasm with loud applause every evening.

The press wrote:

  • “Real music made by real musicians.“
    Gerneralanzeiger-Bonn
  • “The Fuchsthone Orchestra is on tour, this time with the amazing musician Evi Filippou on vibraphone and percussion. With new compositions by Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon, the orchestra thrilled the audience at the Jazzschmiede in Düsseldorf..“
    Uwe Bräutigam, nrwjazz.net (->read german article)
  • “And from Cologne, the magnificent Fuchsthone Orchestra with vibraphone shooting star Evi Philippou as special guest.“
    Süddeutsche Zeitung
  • “Rich in textures, brilliant arrangements, and soloistic highlights, the ensemble fascinates with its clear-sighted anchoring in the present and its visionary focus on the future.“
    Wochenblatt Singen

04.12.2025 – Press coverage of Reloaded #7 with guest artist Evi Fillipou

The FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA’s Reloaded #7 tour with Evi Fillipou began in Frankfurt, continued via Düsseldorf and Dinslaken to Singen, and then via Munich and Freiburg back to Cologne. It was a fantastic experience—even though it’s quite a challenge for a self-financed large ensemble that relies on cultural funding, with 23 musicians and sound engineers traveling across the country. But everyone enjoyed the tour. And the audience rewarded the growing enthusiasm with loud applause every evening.

The press wrote:

  • “Real music made by real musicians.“
    Gerneralanzeiger-Bonn
  • “The Fuchsthone Orchestra is on tour, this time with the amazing musician Evi Filippou on vibraphone and percussion. With new compositions by Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon, the orchestra thrilled the audience at the Jazzschmiede in Düsseldorf..“
    Uwe Bräutigam, nrwjazz.net (->read german article)
  • “And from Cologne, the magnificent Fuchsthone Orchestra with vibraphone shooting star Evi Philippou as special guest.“
    Süddeutsche Zeitung
  • “Rich in textures, brilliant arrangements, and soloistic highlights, the ensemble fascinates with its clear-sighted anchoring in the present and its visionary focus on the future.“
    Wochenblatt Singen

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Dec. 6th, 2025 Cologne, Stadtgarten

FUCHSTHONE Reloaded #7 – The FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA presents its current programme – with artist Evi Filippou (Vibraphon, Percussion) / Tickets and advance booking…

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Annual Review 2024 NRW – “State of the Art” | Magazin of Kunststiftung NRW

Annual Review 2024 NRW – “State of the Art” | Magazin of Kunststiftung NRW

by | Jul 15, 2025

Annual Review 2024 NRW – “State of the Art” | Magazin of Kunststiftung NRW

The annual review of the Kunststiftung NRW reports about FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA as an example of funding:

“The Fuchsthone Orchestra is one of the most exciting ensembles in contemporary big band jazz. For five years, it has been inspiring audiences with its unique sound and incomparable energy.” (Horst Peter Koll)
The collaboration between composers and conductors Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon results in unique works that leave plenty of room for improvisation and experimentation. This mixture of compositional sophistication and creative freedom makes the ensemble an inspiring pioneer in contemporary jazz. The Kunststiftung NRW has been supporting the Fuchsthone Orchestra, one of Germany’s major jazz ensembles, for several years.

The article about FUCHSTHONE can be read as an excerpt in PDF format here (sorry, in german language only):

PDF - Excerpt

The complete Kunststiftung NRW Annual Review 2024 can be found on the Kunststiftung’s website:

Website: Kunststiftung NRW

Annual Review 2024 NRW – “State of the Art” | Magazin of Kunststiftung NRW

The annual review of the Kunststiftung NRW reports about FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA as an example of funding:

“The Fuchsthone Orchestra is one of the most exciting ensembles in contemporary big band jazz. For five years, it has been inspiring audiences with its unique sound and incomparable energy.” (Horst Peter Koll)
The collaboration between composers and conductors Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon results in unique works that leave plenty of room for improvisation and experimentation. This mixture of compositional sophistication and creative freedom makes the ensemble an inspiring pioneer in contemporary jazz. The Kunststiftung NRW has been supporting the Fuchsthone Orchestra, one of Germany’s major jazz ensembles, for several years.

The full article about FUCHSTHONE can be read as an excerpt in PDF format here (sorry,  in german language only):

PDF - Excerpt

The complete Kunststiftung NRW Annual Review 2024 can be found on the Kunststiftung’s website:

Website: Kunststiftung NRW

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At Jazzahead 2025 interviewed by Sarah Seidel for jazz-fun.de

At Jazzahead 2025 interviewed by Sarah Seidel for jazz-fun.de

by | Jul 11, 2025

At Jazzahead 2025 interviewed by Sarah Seidel for jazz-fun.de

jazz-fun.de | The online magazine for music and culture

jazz-fun.de is an independent online magazine that deals with topics related to music and culture. Sarah Seidel invited the leaders of the FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA for an interview at JAZZAHEAD, the most important trade fair for all those involved in the jazz business. It was about insights into the compositional work and the challenges and opportunities of such a large-scale project! A conversation about sound visions, equality and the power of collective creativity.

The complete interview (video):

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Webpage on jazz-fun.de

At Jazzahead 2025 interviewed by Sarah Seidel for jazz-fun.de

jazz-fun.de | The online magazine for music and culture

jazz-fun.de is an independent online magazine that deals with topics related to music and culture. Sarah Seidel invited the leaders of the FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA for an interview at JAZZAHEAD, the most important trade fair for all those involved in the jazz business. It was about insights into the compositional work and the challenges and opportunities of such a large-scale project! A conversation about sound visions, equality and the power of collective creativity.

The complete interview (video):

Watch on YouTube
Webpage on jazz-fun.de

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FUCHSTHONES nominated for German Jazzaward 2025 in the category “Large Ensemble of the Year”

FUCHSTHONES nominated for German Jazzaward 2025 in the category “Large Ensemble of the Year”

by | Mar 15, 2025

FUCHSTHONES nominated for German Jazzaward 2025 in the category “Large Ensemble of the Year”

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German Jazz Award 2025 … we’re back in the game

…and in the shortlist!

The FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA was nominated for the German Jazz Award for the first time in 2021, when our ensemble had only existed for a year! Well, at that time we sadly didn’t win the prize, but four years later we are thrilled to be shortlisted again and among the nominees. In the meantime, the FUCHSTHONE Orchestra’s profile has evolved and refined and can certainly compete with the previous award winners: 2021: Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra 2022: Trickster Orchestra2023: Potsa Lotsa In 2024, the ‘Large Ensemble’ category was not even included in the competition, which led to some protest, so it was reintroduced in 2025. Very much to our delight, as in difficult times for the arts such as now, a nationwide cultural award is of vital importance! Not just for us, of course, this is true for the entire scene and for each individual ensemble, for which such an award means not only financial support, but above all a special recognition with radiance on the national and international stage. By the way, three other fantastic ensembles have been nominated in the category ‘Large Ensemble of the Year’, and we would also like to congratulate them here: Brigade Futur III, Carl Wittigs Aurora Oktett andSonic Interventions.

Am 13. Juni ist es dann soweit

The jury is now meeting and the winners will be announced on 13 June at the E-Werk in Cologne. In official terms: ‘The German Jazz Award reflects the social significance of jazz … and its award criteria are orientated first and foremost towards artistic aspects.’
And that is how it should be!
The jazz prize, which was established by the German Ministry of Culture, commissions an independent jury of more than 15 experts covering the entire spectrum of the jazz scene. The jury therefore consists of artists and employees of labels, publishers, clubs, festivals, agencies and the specialised press (journalists, media representatives). The fact that we have built up a good reputation in this scene will not hurt. Keep your fingers crossed for us – hopefully this time it will work out!

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Reloaded #6 WDR 3 concert | Radio Broadcast on 9.02.2025 at 20:04 – 23:00

Reloaded #6 WDR 3 concert | Radio Broadcast on 9.02.2025 at 20:04 – 23:00

by | Feb 4, 2025

Reloaded #6 WDR 3 concert | Radio Broadcast on 9.02.2025 at 20:04 – 23:00

The German WDR Radio reports about the Dortmunder Jazztage from 15.11.2024: The Fuchsthone Orchestra meets Media Artist Claudia Schmitz. You can hear excerpts from our concert program “Reloaded #6”.
This program is hosted by Thomas Mau.

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Reloaded #6 WDR 3 concert | Radio Broadcast on 9.02.2025 at 20:04 – 23:00

The German WDR Radio reports about the Dortmunder Jazztage from 15.11.2024: The Fuchsthone Orchestra meets Media Artist Claudia Schmitz. You can hear excerpts from our concert program “Reloaded #6”.
This program is hosted by Thomas Mau.

Go to WDR 3

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Reloaded #6 concert on BR-Klassik/Jazztime Radio – Jan. 2nd, 2025

Reloaded #6 concert on BR-Klassik/Jazztime Radio – Jan. 2nd, 2025

by | Dec 11, 2024

Reloaded #6 concert on BR-Klassik/Jazztime Radio – Jan. 2nd, 2025

The FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA was a guest at the 39th Jazzfestival Würzburg on Oct. 27th, 2024 and presented the current program Reloaded #6.

The celebrated concert was recorded live and will be broadcast in parts in BR-KLASSIK “Jazztime” on Jan. 2nd, 2025 at 22.03 – 23.00.

The program will also include excerpts from the concert by our esteemed colleague Victoria Pohl and her trio. The well-known jazz presenter Henning Sieverts will host the program.

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Reloaded #6 concert on BR-Klassik/Jazztime Radio – Jan. 2nd, 2025

The FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA was a guest at the 39th Jazzfestival Würzburg on Oct. 27th, 2024 and presented the current program Reloaded #6.

The celebrated concert was recorded live and will be broadcast in parts in BR-KLASSIK “Jazztime” on Jan. 2nd, 2025 at 22.03 – 23.00.

The program will also include excerpts from the concert by our esteemed colleague Victoria Pohl and her trio. The well-known jazz presenter Henning Sieverts will host the program.

Listen to the recording

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