Michael Flügel Quartet enchants Fürth with Baroque-Jazz in the Stadtpark

Baroque meets Jazz: Michael Flügel Quartet in the Stadtpark Fürth

On June 20, 2026, the open-air stage in Stadtpark Fürth will transform into a place between Renaissance, Baroque, and modern improvisation. At the FÜ-JAZZ concert "Madrigal Moods," the Michael Flügel Quartet opens an unusual sound space: The standards of the 16th century become templates for fresh jazz, precise, poetic, and full of colors.

An evening with historical depth and lively presence

Michael Flügel, born in Nuremberg, raised in Fürth, and sought-after as a pianist, composer, and arranger for decades, brings a signature that builds on experience, understanding of harmony, and ensemble culture. His musical career includes international tours, theater productions, awards, and well-regarded recordings like "The Michael Flügel Quartet plays the music of Wayne Shorter." This balance of stylistic authority and clever curiosity also shapes "Madrigal Moods."

When madrigals become jazz phrases

The program focuses on composers like Heinrich Schütz, Claudio Monteverdi, and Barbara Strozzi. The idea behind it appears elegant and consistent: The harmony of the Baroque is not displayed in a museum-like fashion, but is reinterpreted as a living foundation of jazz. From the polyphony of the 16th and 17th centuries, modern lines, open tensions, and improvised arcs with fine dynamics emerge.

The Michael Flügel Quartet works with a clear focus on orchestration, transparency, and interplay. Especially in the live atmosphere of the open-air stage, this music unfolds its special effect: Every phrase gets space, every dialogue between piano, saxophone, bass, and drums gains contour. Those who want to experience jazz not only as an auditory experience but as a concert experience with historical depth should mark this date as one of the most exciting events of the Fürth summer.

Open air stage, summer air, and focused sound

The Stadtpark Fürth provides the fitting setting for this concert with its open-air stage. The open environment, the summer audience, and the special evening atmosphere create a framework where intimate jazz moments resonate just as much as dense ensemble passages. The venue has been a vibrant backdrop for cultural highlights for years and is one of the city's most distinctive event locations.

The concert starts at 7:30 PM, promising a long concert evening with ample room for musical development. According to the concert page, the standard price is 10.00 euros, and there is also a supporting price of 15.00 euros. Reservations are not possible; entry starts at 6:45 PM. In case of bad weather, the concert will be canceled or moved; current information will be published on the event page.

Conclusion: Jazz with attitude, depth, and summer flair

The FÜ-JAZZ concert with the Michael Flügel Quartet combines musical intelligence, stylistic imagination, and a stage that carries the special character of this evening. Anyone seeking a thoughtfully curated live experience with baroque inspiration and contemporary jazz should mark this date in Fürth and experience the encounter of past and present live.

Official channels of Michael Flügel:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.flugel.98
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelflugel/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt8BtNZPFuToWxLZR3tsmlw?view_as=subscriber
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/michael-fluegel-480081688
• Spotify: No official profile found
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Sources:

• City of Fürth - FÜ-JAZZ Concert: Michael Flügel Quartet
• Jazz Club Fürth e.V. - Concerts
• Michael Flügel - Official Website
• Michael Flügel Quartet - Official Project Page
• Michael Flügel - The Michael Flügel Quartet plays the music of Heinrich Schuetz
• Tourism Fürth - Stadtpark Fürth
• SoundCloud - Michael Flügel