finally playing rock and pop music on "real" instruments. And these are, of course, woodwind instruments! In particular, the common recorder, which lends this music a very special touch. But what's possible with rock classics should surely be even more possible with the "real" classics! Wildes Holz takes on Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, Brahms, and Telemann – and plays their music as if they were rock classics. And they are, in a way. And the treatment with woodwind humor, virtuosity, and a good dose of self-irony does these works exceptionally well! It's no coincidence that the trio has been playing on stages large and small across Germany for 25 years, becoming a classic in its own right.

Wild wood

Theater Aachen

For a quarter of a century, "Wildes Holz" has been synonymous with the best live music, with captivating good humor and snotty joy in playing. To mark the anniversary, the ensemble presents its new program, "25 Years on the Wood Path." From their beginnings as street musicians to their first CDs and current hits, the three musicians review the highlights of their creative phases. In their concerts, they recount their experiences on and off stage, quirky encounters, funny anecdotes, and moving moments, captivating audiences with humor, charm, and joy in playing. It quickly becomes clear that this journey is far from over, as their joy in bringing seemingly impossible things together will surely last for the next 25 years!

Wild Wood: “25 Years on the Wrong Track”

Diefenhardt Winery and Wine Shop

The recorder used to be considered a stupid piece of wood - a perforated torture stick for children's fingers and parents' ears. Today we know that the recorder can be a virtuoso, beguiling instrument, and the professional musicians who have convinced us of this include the Wildes Holz ensemble, which combines recorder sounds with guitar and double bass. The unusual band has been doing this for a quarter of a century - something that sometimes only amazes them. The program is called Classics , in which Wildes Holz present highlights of their work without any fear of genre, style or genre boundaries. The three musicians involved also talk about their experiences on and off the stage, about bizarre encounters, funny anecdotes and moving moments. With a lot of humor, charm and joy of playing, they take the audience on their very special, enticing wooden path through the wide world of music from Bach to Beethoven and Brahms to ABBA and Michael Jackson.

Markus Conrads

Events

Past events

Oct 2, 2025

Wild wood · Sinfonieorchester Aachen

1 - 2 Jul, 2025

Wild Wood: “25 Years on the Wrong Track” · Rheingau Musik Festival

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