Martin Mallaun opens new sound worlds on the zither in Kiefersfelden
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Martin Mallaun opens new sound spaces in Kiefersfelden on the zither
On Monday, November 9, 2026, Martin Mallaun transforms the DYNAFIT Speed Factory in Kiefersfelden into a resonance space for historical music, contemporary sound art, and microtonal experiments. His solo program Stimmungen presents the zither far from folkloric clichés: precise, surprising, and full of musical expressiveness.
400 years of music history in one concert
The program spans a range from the fragile lute music of Renaissance composer John Dowland to the magnificent baroque pieces of royal chamber lutenist Silvius Leopold Weiss. Works by Luys Milan, Leopold Hurt, and other composers complement this journey through different eras and sound languages.
The zither as a modern concert instrument
In Martin Mallaun's hands, the zither becomes a versatile instrument between ancient music, improvisation, electronics, and contemporary composition. Alternative tuning systems and sophisticated scordaturas expand the sound spectrum. Microtonal frictions, floating resonances, and finely graduated sound colors meet a highly concentrated stage performance.
Between Renaissance, avant-garde, and alpine soundscape
Martin Mallaun is one of the prominent representatives of experimental zither music. His discography ranges from zwischen steinen and OMONÉRO to the trio project GREIFER and the album STIMMUNGEN. For his work, he has received several awards including the International Volkmann Prize for Zither and the Pasticcio Prize from Radio Ö1. Concert appearances have taken him to the Edinburgh International Festival, the Munich Biennale, and Wien Modern, among others.
Live atmosphere in the DYNAFIT Speed Factory
The modern DYNAFIT Speed Factory at Kaiserreich Street 15 provides an unusual setting for this concert. The clear architecture and alpine surroundings create an exciting contrast to the historical lute music and avant-garde sound experiments. The audience can expect an immediate concert experience with differentiated acoustics, concentrated audience atmosphere, and a zither that reveals its full sonic depth.
Conclusion: An evening for curious ears
Martin Mallaun invites you to rediscover a familiar instrument. Those who appreciate early music, contemporary sound art, and exceptional live performances will experience an evening in Kiefersfelden filled with fine transitions, unexpected colors, and musical precision. This special zither concert has its strongest effect live.
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