Moers improvisation from global talents

The 39th moers festival swings into action this weekend - celebrating the vitality and joie de vivre of contemporary improvisation from around the world. Watch concerts, interviews and behind the scenes musical anaylsis streamed live here at Plushmusic.tv.

This gem of a festival sources and catalyses real talent and risk taking - bringing together artists from different generations, continents and musical languages.

From punk and rock through to jazz, classical and contemporary, watch style defining musicians such as jazz legend Bill Frisell, Arto Lindsay and Fred Frithjazz hit the festival stage alongside hot talents Bergen Big Band, Miss Platnum and Dobet Gnahorà and more.

“‘Old heroes will stand shoulder to shoulder with new ones on the stage of the festival tent; there will be quiet music and loud music, fast music and slow music, angry music and sweet music, but always good music.” Director - Reiner Michalke

Can’t be there in the flesh? Enjoy the music from a different, virtual perspective and join moers in taking a leap forward in the digital realm - watch the entire festival streamed Live online + live commentary, be the first to hear reactions from musical experts and join in with your own responses.

Watch the festival live stream - 21st to 24th May 2010

Take a look at the festival programme for all the details.

And don’t forget to keep following live blog insights here from inimitable wordsmith Lutz Eitel.