For many years, the man with the red trombone dreamed of celebrating a musical Christmas in the company of good friends and with a selection of very different Christmas carols that he had encountered over the course of his career. In 2006 the time had come, and because "Christmas With My Friends" was soon considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the most beautiful Christmas records ever recorded, several editions have since been produced. This format now also takes place with great regularity at the Rheingau Music Festival and attracts not only true jazz fans, but a broad audience during Advent to the beautiful Kurhaus Wiesbaden. With his musical confidants Jonas Knutsson, Johan Norberg, Clas Lassbo and the four singers Ida Sand, Sharon Dyall, Jessica Pilnäs and Jeanette Köhn, Nils Landgren ventures into traditional songs and cover versions of exquisite Christmas carols in this concert.

Nils Landgren: “Christmas with my friends”

Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal

Winter Magic – Christmas with my Friends

Holstenhallen

Uncovering commonalities rather than emphasizing differences: In a bold sonic experiment, soprano Jeanette Köhn, an exquisite jazz ensemble led by trombonist Nils Landgren, and the chamber choir of the Wiesbaden Bach Choir come together to place well-known works by Bach and other Baroque composers in a new context. Their artistic tools: a sense of style, sensitivity, mutual listening, and, last but not least, masterful mastery of instrument and voice. The result: a sonic revelation for jazz and classical music lovers alike. Rarely has crossover been experienced so pure and clear!

Jonas Knutsson

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Dec 18, 2025

Nils Landgren: “Christmas with my friends” · Rheingau Musik Festival

Dec 8, 2025

Winter Magic – Christmas with my Friends · Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival

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