MICHAEL KÖHLMEIER & TRIO "MG3"

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Aperitif: 6:30 PM
Start: 7:15 PM

Reading with Music

BOULEVARD OF HEROES
Michael Köhlmeier Recitation Trio “mg3” Martin Gasselsberger Piano Roland Kramer Double Bass Gerald Endstrasser Drums
There are true life stories that sound as if they were invented: The award-winning successful author Michael Köhlmeier has uncovered them and compiled a colorful panorama of outstanding individuals from various fields of life. His modern tales of heroes are factually accurate but literarily free in their formulation. Why the great jazz pianist Thelonious Monk went to prison for his best friend. How the chess duel between giants Bob Dylan and Bobby Fischer came about. About Marilyn Monroe, Django Reinhardt, Abebe Bikila, and Michael Köhlmeier's best friend - of genius and madness, of life lies and moments of glory: These are stories that will captivate you.

Musically accompanying Michael Köhlmeier is the Trio “mg3” led by jazz pianist Martin Gasselsberger. In a highly sensitive manner, the three musicians know how to respond to the emotional states of the texts being read, partly through spontaneous improvisation, partly composed, and always in the unmistakable sound of this internationally esteemed trio.

Enjoy the aperitif from WEINGUT NIKOLAIHOF, Wachau
The Nikolaihof Wachau is the oldest winery in Austria and one of the first biodynamically managed vineyards. The wines ferment on their own yeast and age for up to 20 years in large, old oak barrels in the wine cellar.

Additionally, we offer you: Perlage: The sparkling seduction from Stiegl-Gut Wildshut as well as unique mountain apple juices from Thomas Kohl from Ritten near Bolzano.