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🎶 Boundless Soundscapes – Ensembles with Christine Hoock
The double bass unfolds its rich and expressive voice in diverse ensembles – from intimate chamber music dialogues to orchestral grandeur. Christine Hoock blends depth of sound with inspiring joy in playing, creating unique musical spaces that captivate audiences.
Music is more than notes, it thrives on vibrant interaction. Longstanding musical partnerships and deep artistic connections shape the ensembles in which she performs. A sense of trust and shared artistry is present in every performance - in spontaneous musical conversations, pulsating rhythms, and a collective flow that deeply resonates with the audience.
Whether in a classical trio, an innovative live-electronics project, or a dynamic double bass ensemble, each formation opens up new musical perspectives and showcases the remarkable versatility of the double bass. Every ensemble has its own musical language - and every concert becomes a unique experience for the audience.
🎭 Concert & Booking Opportunities
Christine Hoock’s ensembles offer a wide spectrum of engaging concert programs - from intimate recitals to dynamic stage productions. For booking inquiries and program details, please get in touch.
🎶 Trio Asturiana
An extraordinary combination of Viola, Double Bass, and Piano blends warmth, depth, and brilliance.
Martin Stegner, Christine Hoock, and Tomoko Takahashi take their audience on a journey through fiery Tangos, evocative Spanish sounds, and classical elegance, featuring works by Piazzolla, de Falla, Sperger, Dittersdorf, and their own compositions.
Whether in a dedicated Tango program or a mixed concert, their music is full of passion and energy.
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🎻 Virtuosity & Dialogue
A thrilling musical dialogue between brilliance and depth: In this exceptional trio, double bass soloist Christine Hoock and world-renowned violin virtuosos such as Benjamin Schmid engage in an electrifying exchange, brought to life by Ariane Haering's expressive piano artistry. The contrast between the violin's soaring lines and the double bass's rich resonancecreates an unexpected and captivating interplay.
Their repertoire spans from Bottesini’s dazzling showpieces to the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla and Bragato, as well as daring contemporary compositions, celebrating virtuosity, color, and the art of musical conversation.
✨ An ensemble that embodies passion, rhythm, and color, delivering performances full of energy and expression.
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Gran Duo Concertant by Giovanni Bottesini
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🎶 No Limits
From the elegance of the Baroque to the expressive depth of Romanticism, from vibrant contemporary works to the free spirit of jazz – Christine Hoock’s chamber music projects transcend musical boundaries with artistic excellence.
Her repertoire features masterpieces such as Beethoven’s Septet, Schubert’s Octet, Prokofiev’s Quintet, Zelenka’s Sonatas, Shostakovich’s L’Histoire du Soldat, Schulhoff’s Trio, and more.
She performs with world-class musicians, including internationally renowned soloists and principal players from leading orchestras. Among her esteemed collaborators are Benjamin Schmid, Enrico Bronzi, Thomas Selditz, Radovan Vlatković, and Ib Hausmann – artists who share her passion for musical dialogue at the highest level.
✨ A chamber music experience that unites brilliance, depth, and boundless creativity.
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Ludwig van Betthoven Septet in E-flat major, op. 20
🎶 SPACE:BASS
"SPACE:BASS" is a genre-defying duo featuring classical double bass soloist Christine Hoock and producer/sound artist Umberto Echo, with pianist Barbara Nussbaum providing additional support. Together, they create a sonic landscape where the double bass shifts seamlessly between its pure classical form and live electronic transformations, revealing unexpected dimensions of sound.
Blending classical, contemporary, and popular music, their work draws on elements of dub, ambient, and experimental influences, crafting an atmosphere of weightlessness and tension. Resistance or support? Fullness or distortion? Dissonance or a shared journey toward the sun? Their repertoire defies conventions, incorporating free improvisations, contemporary commissions, original compositions, and unique arrangements that blur the lines between genres.
✨ A sonic journey beyond boundaries - immersive, unpredictable, and deeply expressive.
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space:bass live
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🎶 BassART
An ensemble like no other: BassART unites up to eight double basses, led by the extraordinary Christine Hoock and joined by the brilliant pianist Mari Kato.
This unique formation unleashes the full expressive power of the double bass – soaring melodies, electrifying rhythms, and breathtaking virtuosity. The program takes audiences on a thrilling journey, from Telemann’s baroque elegance and Bottesini’s bel canto brilliance to the hypnotic pulses of Philip Glass, the fiery passion of South American rhythms, and the evocative world of ilm music.
✨ A mesmerizing, high-energy sound experience that captivates, surprises, and leaves audiences in awe!
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Opera Piccola by Bertold Hummel
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🎶 Cello & Double Bass
When the warm, singing tenor of the cello meets the rich resonance of the double bass, a unique interplay of colors unfolds.
Martin Rummel and Christine Hoock explore the lyrical and virtuosic possibilities of their instruments, bringing to life works by Rossini, Bottesini, Haydn, Vanhal, and more.
✨ A captivating musical dialogue – rich in contrast, depth, and brilliance.
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