Matinee - Black Forest Voices 2025

JASSA (Berlin) is a self-organized upper voice ensemble of young FLINTA* people that combines feminism and sophisticated choral music. In two to three project phases per year, the choir develops programs between jazz/pop and classical choral music, with a focus on female and queer composers. JASSA emphasizes empowerment, participation and a safer space for non-binary and queer people. Socio-political topics are explored in depth through scenic work. Johanna Brüll, a choral conducting student at HfM Hanns Eisler, has been the ensemble's musical director since 2021.

The BFV Festival Choir is open to all singers of all ages and abilities from near and far who want to sing together and get to know great conductors. The choir rehearses several songs as well as improv and sound collages during the festival and presented these for the first time at the matinee in the Catholic Church.

The Real Group (SWE) was founded in 1984 by five music students in Stockholm. Today the ensemble consists of Clara Fornander, Axel Berntzon, Daniele Dees, Joanné Nugas and Johannes Rückert Becker. With their concerts, workshops and publications, they inspire audiences worldwide. Their aim is to combine art with human rights, ecological and global awareness and a feminist way of thinking. Their repertoire ranges from jazz classics and pop to original compositions such as "Chili Con Carne" and "Words".