Contrabassist Dieter Ilg turned attention to his work with the releases for label from Munich ACT Music & Vision, first with the albums inspired by works of Wagner and Verdi, then with the issue Mein Beethoven, which he will present on the festival. By maintaining the melodiousness of Beethoven’s work and adding rhythmical variety to it, freedom and interaction characteristic for jazz ensembles, Ilg manages to find the right balance between two musical worlds. Among many accolades, three ECHO JAZZ awards for the best German contrabassist stand out.