The Sleeper Wakes

Emptiness and Complete Reality, The Bridge to Enlightenment and What Happens When You Get There

Pianist Michael Wollny‘s highly acclaimed trio recording "Weltentraum" is a stunning example of contemporary interpretation in the hands of a unique, fluidly virtuoso artist. Wollny, with both elegance and wit, explores the connection between songs that are worlds apart in terms of both centuries and cultures. In his hands, interpretations of God Is a DJ by pop star Pink and the French Medieval piece Lasse! can logically coexist. Weltentraum was named Album of the Year in 2014 by the critics of Jazzwise.

Michael Wollny’s trio album "Weltentraum" and his 2014 tour of Germany have been the highlights of his career to date. "Weltentraum" garnered praise and acknowledgement from national and international critics, including a cover story in Jazzwise which named it Album of the Year and a four star review in DownBeat. It was also Wollny's commercial breakthrough and set the stage for the wildly successful German shows. This performance was recorded in March 2014 at the Philharmonie Berlin and captures the energy and excitement audiences felt during the tour.