TrioMani
Somewhere in the world
Chamber music and chansons for voice, violin and piano – from Bach and Schubert to Marlene Dietrich and the Comedian Harmonists.
An extraordinary encounter between three artists from different genres – from chanson and theatre to classical music.
TrioMani combines chamber music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms (among others) with the passionate chansons of Marlene Dietrich and songs by the Comedian Harmonists.
The warm sound of the violin enters into a dialogue with expressive songs – carried by sensitive piano playing, the result is a richly resonant interplay that touches, surprises and lingers.
The ensemble brings the multifaceted history of German composers and their works to life – in a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of the tradition of music salons and historic coffee houses. The musical experience is accompanied by contemporary anecdotes, poems and stories.
Repertoire
We have put together a selection of programme suggestions from our extensive repertoire. We would also be happy to discuss and realise your own individual ideas.
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“Marlene & HILDE”
Songs composed by Friedrich Holländer, among others, mixed with classical miniatures.
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“HarmonistS”
World-famous songs by the Comedian Harmonists, mixed with classical miniatures.
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“Mix”
A meeting of two worlds: classical music meets chanson. Classical masterpieces by Beethoven, Schubert and others.
Our programmes are flexible in length and suitable for all occasions. Please contact us for further information.
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Musicians
Founded in 2025 by Katja Brandl, this trio brings together talented professional musicians who have previously worked together on various projects. Let our music enchant you!
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Siso Hagen
Vocals
Siso Hagen on Instagram (opens in a new tab)Singer Siso Hagen has been working as a cultural artist at Ammersee and in the Landsberg district for over 15 years. In addition to performances as a soloist with the Modern Voices choir, among others, she mainly appears on stage as a solo singer. Her repertoire as a chanteuse includes variety songs as well as classical songs.
She attaches particular importance to programmes that combine music and literature, as she has frequently demonstrated at the Ammersee Serenade – at the Studio Rose gallery in Schondorf – and at the Kurparkschlösschen in Herrsching.
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Katja Brandl
Piano
Katja Brandl, piano, was born in Munich. She began taking music lessons at the age of five and studied at the Richard Strauss Conservatory and the University of Music in Würzburg. She has taken part in, and won prizes at, various international competitions.
This was followed by radio and television recordings for Bayerischer Rundfunk. Among other engagements, she performed at the International Film Festival in Myanmar with the silent film “Metropolis” – played live on two pianos.
As a piano teacher, she works online and in person in the Ammersee region and in Greece. Katja Brandl regularly performs with instrumentalists and singers in a variety of styles.
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Katalin Kertész
Violin
Katalin Kertész, violin, was born in Budapest into a family of musicians and studied there and in Germany (Detmold and Essen).
A versatile musician, she is active on both historical and modern instruments and as a chamber musician. In the United Kingdom, she has performed with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the London Handel Orchestra, the Hanover Band, the Brook Street Band (with two Handel albums on Avie Records), the City of London Sinfonia, the Philharmonia and Ensemble Burletta, among others. She has performed at Wigmore Hall, the BBC Proms and Windsor Castle, where she also played for the Queen and Princess Anne.
Her concert tours have taken her throughout Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, China and South America. Her recordings have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3, Classic FM and the Austrian broadcaster ORF.
A particular focus of her work is the music of Hans Gál, with several world premieres and first recordings. Her recent engagements also include performances in Greece – for example with Armonia Atenea, at the International Kalamata Music Days Festival and at the Athens Baroque Festival.
Musical sample
Three minutes from a concert: violin, grand piano and voice, live.
