The TAKT & Friends Christmas Special was a vibrant, multidisciplinary finale to the season—blending diverse musical genres, instruments, and dance in a playful and heartwarming celebration of community, creativity, and holiday spirit.

Presented by TAKT Kulturverein and Synesthetic Project, this festive performance brought together traditions from around the world. It was a celebration of outsiders, inspired by the creatures that live in the cracks of the season, embracing both darkness and light—reminding us that one cannot exist without the other.

The program featured works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice Ravel, and Béla Bartók, alongside traditional Austrian and Venezuelan pieces, original compositions, and spirited Christmas improvisations.

Nika Bauman – Flute, Concept

Sarah Maria Dragović – Viola, Voice, Ukulele

Brian Lawlor – Synths, Voice

Marko Ferlan – Double Bass

Joseph Avila – Piano, Cuatro

Maartje Pasman – Dance

Rino Indiono – Dance