Alexandre Zindel is the only professionally touring autoharp player (folk zither player) and singer in Germany.
Alexandre Zindel is the only professionally touring autoharp player (folk zither player) and singer in Germany. He combines this fascinating folk instrument, derived from the zither, with a fine voice full of character in a varied solo program of well-known folk songs, chansons, blues and lieder. Stories in German, French and English of long tradition and timeless beauty. His melodious style and heartfelt performance have been highly praised by the press - as has his charming and informative presentation. On the German tour, the current CD will be presented in acoustic concerts of a special kind. New worlds of sound - a unique experience! Click here for the programs.
The autoharp is a 36-string folk instrument that was invented in Germany and was once called the folk zither. It sounds wonderfully full like two guitars and then again delicate like a zither. It has only become widespread in the USA. It is largely unknown in Germany.
Alexandre Zindel (*1971, studied singer and graduate musician) has worked as a singer and composer with the WDR Big Band, performed as a soloist and ensemble singer with the Bundesjazzorchester and the WDR Rundfunkorchester in Europe and South Africa. Further stations: Artist contracts with EMI and BMG (Mad Tea Party) - commissioned work for film, radio and industry - choral singing for international and national artists - television appearances - studio work for numerous CD productions and more than 70 concerts a year since 1995.
