Jazz at its best
Date & Time
Mon, Feb 24, 2025, 20:00Keywords: Jazz & World, Vocal Music
Musicians
Theresa Kronthaler | Mezzo-Soprano |
Oliver Potratz | Bass |
Program
Information not provided |
Keywords: Jazz & World, Vocal Music
Theresa Kronthaler | Mezzo-Soprano |
Oliver Potratz | Bass |
Information not provided |
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