• We continue the “Closer to Music” series “Meetings with the Jazz Greats” together with music historian and photojournalist Ludo Segers (Luxembourg/Canada). This afternoon, our focus will be on songwriter Elvis Costello, who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  Each event in the series begins with a brief introduction, helping the audience orient themselves within the programme and its musical context. The main emphasis then shifts to listening: carefully selected recordings of significance to jazz history are played on high-quality sound equipment — free from distractions.

  The experience of being with the music is enriched by the host’s commentary and short personal anecdotes, revealing the circumstances behind the creation of the works, the relationships between musicians, and the details that usually remain behind the scenes.

  More information coming soon.

• Event duration: 120 min.
  

  CLOSER TO MUSIC events are not concerts, but rather evenings of encounters with music, led by interesting “companions” – musicologists, musicians, music lovers – who are fans of a particular genre, composer, instrument, performer, or country’s musical culture. They talk about the peculiarities of this music, demonstrate it live, and select characteristic recordings for listening. The recordings are reproduced in high quality from vinyl records or high-resolution digital files, allowing you to feel the specific emotional content, appreciate the nuances of the performance, and reveal the depths of this music.

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  About the event host:

  Ludo Segers is an experienced photographer and journalist, recognized for his artistic landscapes, psychologically compelling portraits, and high-level photojournalism work for LRT. Ludo has worked at prestigious institutions: the White House, the US Congress, French ministries, and major international organizations, where he photographed high-level meetings. L. Segers is also a book author and an artist participating in international exhibitions, with a diverse academic background—a master's degree and a double bachelor's degree in German and economics. His music collection reflects his eclectic musical taste. This combination of artistic depth, intellectual rigor, and a lifelong personal connection to jazz makes him an exceptional guide for musical exploration.

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