Britton-René Collins — the rising star of American percussion—brings the marimba right up to the altar of the Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche: physical, vibrant, and immediate.
With pieces ranging from Joseph Schwantner and Toshio Hosokawa to younger contemporary voices, a panorama of the marimba unfolds across several decades. Different aesthetic approaches enter into dialogue—from structural clarity to sonic fragility.
Britton-René Collins belongs to a new generation of percussionists who not only play their instrument but embody it. She stands for precision, energy, and a strong physical presence—palpable in the space.
And this space is special: the performance takes place directly in front of the altar of the Baroque church. Architecture becomes a counterpart, resonance a fellow performer.