The big Jazzfest Bonn – Preview in WDR 3 Jazz Radio Apr. 16th, 2026

The big Jazzfest Bonn – Preview in WDR 3 Jazz Radio Apr. 16th, 2026

The big Jazzfest Bonn – Preview in WDR 3 Jazz Radio Apr. 16th, 2026

WDR 3 | Broadcast on April 16, 2026

WDR reports on two international festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia: the Grand Jazz Festival Bonn and the biennial Jazz Festival Hamm. WDR is there—a preview of the stellar lineups.
Starting at minute 30, you can hear the Fuchsthone Orchestra perform the new piece “Capricorn & Aries” from their latest CD, PEAKS & PLOTS.

The big Jazzfest Bonn – Preview in WDR 3 Jazz Radio Apr. 16th, 2026

WDR 3 | Broadcast on April 16, 2026

WDR reports on two international festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia: the Grand Jazz Festival Bonn and the biennial Jazz Festival Hamm. WDR is there—a preview of the stellar lineups.
Starting at minute 30, you can hear the Fuchsthone Orchestra perform the new piece “Capricorn & Aries” from their latest CD, PEAKS & PLOTS.

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CD-RELEASE TOUR “PEAKS & PLOTS” (2026)

CD-RELEASE TOUR “PEAKS & PLOTS” (2026)

PEAKS & PLOTS Fuchsthone Cover 26

CD-RELEASE TOUR “PEAKS & PLOTS” (2026)

PROJECT

In 2026 we present our brand new FUCHSTHONE CD “Peaks & Plots”, recorded with Greek vibraphonist and percussionist Evi Filippou as guest soloist. 7 cities in NRW and Baden-Württemberg are on the tour schedule: Bonn, Dortmund, Cologne, Aachen, Karlsruhe, Wuppertal and Gütersloh.

“Peaks” are the highlights, events, encounters and experiences of 2025, translated into music by the two composers as “Plots” — the storylines and narratives.

The line-up:

  • Caroline Thon, Christina Fuchs (composition, conduction, arrangement)
  • Feat. Evi Filippou (perc, vibraphon)
  • Roger Hanschel, Julian Drach, Veit Lange, Jens Böckamp, Kira Linn (saxophone, clarinets, flutes)
  • Simon Eckert, Matthias Knoop, John-Dennis Renken, Matthias Bergmann (trumpets)
  • Philipp Schittek, Matthias Schuller, Moritz Wesp (trombones)
  • Wolf Schenk (basstrombone, tuba)
  • Zuzana Leharovà (violin)
  • Filippa Gojo (vocal)
  • Laia Genc (piano)
  • Andreas Wahl (guitar)
  • Alex Morsey (bass)
  • Eva Pöpplein (electronics)
  • Jens Düppe (drums)
Annual Review 2024 NRW – “State of the Art” | Magazin of Kunststiftung NRW

Annual Review 2024 NRW – “State of the Art” | Magazin of 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 article about FUCHSTHONE can be read as an excerpt in PDF format here (sorry, in german language only):

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

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):

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

WEITERE ARTIKEL

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

At Jazzahead 2025 interviewed by Sarah Seidel for 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):

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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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

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.

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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