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The Isabelle van Keulen Ensemble was founded in 2011 by internationally renowned violinist and violist Isabelle van Keulen, with the aim of performing the works of Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Nuevo at the highest artistic level. Joined by leading bandoneonist Christian Gerber, versatile pianist Ulrike Payer, and charismatic double bassist Rüdiger Ludwig, the ensemble quickly gained critical acclaim, with appearances at prestigious venues such as the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Rheingau Music Festival, and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. Several acclaimed recordings followed on Challenge Classics, including Grand Tango! and Ángeles y Diablos. In 2023, the ensemble released its first orchestral album, Variations on Buenos Aires, in collaboration with the Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss, where Isabelle van Keulen has served as Artistic Director since 2017. Known for its technical precision, emotional intensity, and ever-expanding repertoire, the ensemble presents not only works by Piazzolla but also arrangements and original compositions by other composers, including Bach.

Jules Atlas, a native of Hamburg, knows how to captivate audiences with nothing but his voice and guitar. At the age of 18, the singer-songwriter moved to London, where, alongside his music studies, he made a name for himself through numerous performances in the city's bars and clubs. Over the years, he toured across Europe with various artists, including Marc Broussard, Anna Ternheim, and Rhys Lewis, steadily building a growing fanbase. His debut album Postcards From Sophia, released in December 2023, has already garnered media attention (Bayern 3, NDR, Fest & Flauschig, etc.). On the album, he reflects on his years in London, exploring themes of longing in a long-distance relationship, self-discovery, and waiting for one another. Having matured and been shaped by years of live performances, Jules now resides back in Hamburg and is currently working on his second album.

Dive into the world of dance! DANCE FEVER, exclusively designed for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in collaboration with ART OF DANCE Entertainment, brings the crème de la crème of the German professional dance scene to your journey – multiple award-winners, internationally recognized, and known from the hit show Let’s Dance. Whether as an ensemble or in solo performances, these exceptional artists will transform the stage into a sparkling ballroom and gift you unforgettable dance moments. An experience you can only have aboard!