Petra Haller and Olly Chalk - Schnittpunkte der Music - Limitationes Festival

Petra Haller and Olly Chalk duo at Schnittpunkte der Musik - Limitationes Festival in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal. One of the highlights of the 2024 calendar.

From a rural Suffolk village, London-based Olly Chalk's versatile artistic journey has seen him evolve as an experimental force in the world of jazz piano. His signature style incorporates elements of vivid, cinematic themes and deeply imaginative improvising, creating a remarkable sonic landscape that transcends the traditional genre boundaries.

Petra Haller, based in London, emerges as a front-runner in experimental performing arts. Haller began her career as a freelance dancer, gradually developing an exceptional repertoire that straddles performing arts and music. As the first tap dancer named a 'Rising Jazz Artist' by Jazzwise Magazine, and one of Readers Digest’s “10 Female Jazz Musicians you need to know” Haller's prowess in tap, jazz, free jazz, and multimedia performances have quickly set her apart on the scene.

Both Haller and Chalk are no strangers to collaboration. Haller began her collaborative journey working with pianist Richard Lewis, later partnering with Meg Morley to produce her debut studio album "Shoulders I Stand On". Recorded in the serene surroundings of Ocean Sound Studios in Giske, Norway, and hailed by critics and jazz enthusiasts alike, the album is a shining example of Haller's unique blend of jazz and improvisation.

Chalk, on the other hand, has experimented with numerous musical projects, constantly pushing boundaries with his proactive approach. His most recent album, "Scathed Citizens", was an explosive manifestation of his ultra-creative mindset, widely lauded for its daring compositions.

In this novel collaboration, Chalk's dreamy harmonies will be interwoven with Haller's rhythmically intricate tap dancing, thus signaling an exciting chapter in the genre of improvisational music. Haller's fervor for tap dance improvs and Chalk's audacious improvisations on piano fuse together to create a performance that promises to be avant-garde yet deeply rooted in tradition.

These two innovators are all set to take the stage by storm and enchant audiences with an experience that will undoubtedly be both multisensorial and multifaceted. Breaking barriers in a truly unique way, their performance is sure to command attention and leave a lasting impression on all present.