When does Yumi Ito's concert take place?

The concert begins on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM.

Where does Yumi Ito perform in Hildesheim?

The event takes place at Bischofsmühle, Dammstraße 32, 31134 Hildesheim.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets start at 17.05 euros. Additionally, a service fee of 2.00 euros per order may apply.

What music can the audience expect?

Yumi Ito combines contemporary jazz with art-pop, neoclassical sound worlds, and virtuosic vocal improvisation.

Does Yumi Ito perform solo or with a band?

Yumi Ito presents her music solo at the piano or with an internationally staffed band featuring guitar, double bass, and drums.

Is the concert an indoor event?

Yes, the concert takes place in the historic interiors of the Bischofsmühle.

Yumi Ito transforms Hildesheim into a dazzling jazz world full of surprises

Name: Yumi Ito - Jazz between Art-Pop and Neoclassicism
Start: 2026-10-01T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-01T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Bischofsmühle

Yumi Ito opens new spaces for Jazz in Hildesheim

On October 1, 2026, Yumi Ito transforms the Bischofsmühle in Hildesheim into a resonance space between jazz, art-pop, and neoclassicism. The Basel-based singer, pianist, and composer with Polish-Japanese roots combines virtuosic vocal improvisation, personal compositions, and an extraordinary stage performance into a concert experience full of depth and surprises.

Between improvisation and orchestrated sound fantasy

Yumi Ito's music thrives on stylistic openness. Her voice can morph into luminous melodic lines, break out into free vocalizations, or act as an additional instrument in the overall architecture of the sound. Jazz harmony meets art-pop, electronic colors, and neoclassical sound ideas. Each phrase is created with a keen awareness of dynamics, space, and synchronization.

An internationally acclaimed voice

Yumi Ito is among the most original voices in contemporary jazz. She won the Montreux Jazz Competition, received priority jazz funding from Pro Helvetia, and was selected for the European Showcase at jazzahead! On international stages like the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York, she developed a distinctive musical signature. As a musician, she has also collaborated with Al Jarreau, Becca Stevens, and Mark Turner.

Ysla, Lonely Island, and personal sound worlds

Her fifth album Ysla, released in 2023, combines personal stories with expressive improvisations. On the 2025 solo album Lonely Island, Ito further condenses her musical language into an intimate journey between jazz singing, piano, composition, and free creation. In concert, these experiences meet the immediate energy of the moment.

The Bischofsmühle as an atmospheric jazz venue

The historic rooms of the Bischofsmühle create a special live atmosphere for this purpose. In the cellar club on the Innerste, acoustic closeness, focused audience mood, and direct contact between the stage and hall are part of the character of the place. For decades, the Bischofsmühle has presented concerts in jazz, rock, soul, blues, swing, and funk, and is one of the defining cultural addresses in Hildesheim.

An evening with an international band lineup

Yumi Ito performs solo at the piano or with her internationally staffed band. Guitarist Alessio Cazzetta, double bassist Nadav Erlich, and drummer Iago Fernández expand her compositions with flexible grooves, open textures, and finely tuned dialogues. Conducting in the classical sense gives way to a lively collective communication: the arrangement remains fluid, and the sound responds to every impulse.

Conclusion: Jazz as an immediate adventure

The concert at the Bischofsmühle promises an evening for all who wish to experience jazz not as a fixed genre but as a vibrant art form. Yumi Ito combines emotion, technical precision, and artistic freedom into a stage performance that fully unfolds only in the moment. Those who love modern sound worlds, improvised music, and strong voices should experience this concert live in Hildesheim.