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El Cultivo de la Mente

El Cultivo de la Mente Milan Conic in concert performance film

Milan Conić (SRB) is a jazz pianist and composer based in Linz, Austria, since 2017.
 He studied classical and popular piano in Luhansk (Ukraine), Vienna Conservatory, and later jazz piano and composition at the Anton Bruckner Private University with Dejan Pečenko, Martin Stepanik, and Christoph Cech. In 2025, he released his debut EP M3rd4, featuring Chris Kronreif, Fabian Rucker, Peter Herbert, and Max Plattner, presenting original compositions based on his research into Messiaen’s Mode 3. The same year, he released an EP with the band Tishina (with Viviane Töbich), composed the soundtrack for the performance movie El Cultivo de la Mente, and founded the electronic duo The Unsettled with producer J SAN.

Since 2023, he has been leading the cultural association Linz in2 Jazz and teaching piano at the Music School of the City of Linz. He is currently completing his Master’s studies at the Anton Bruckner Private University.

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M3rd4

Set for release in 2025. Inspired by Olivier Messiaen’s Mode 3 from the “modes of limited transposition,” Conic explores its harmonic and melodic possibilities through five original compositions. For the recording, he is joined by Chris Kronreif (saxophone), Fabian Rucker (saxophone), Peter Herbert (double bass), and Max Plattner (drums), creating an ensemble sound that is both exploratory and grounded in strong musical interplay.

TISHINA

Their sound blends sentimental pop and jazz, enriched with modern harmonies that add both depth and a contemporary edge. Hip-hop grooves and electronic elements further expand the musical palette, giving their songs variety and drive. Together with their six-piece band, Tishina creates a soundscape that moves between gentle melancholy, vibrant rhythms, and dynamic tension. Debut EP “Voice in the Wild” coming out… Viviane Töbich Vocals, Simon Hladik Saxophone, Toma Ivanov Guitar, Milan Conic Keys, Jakob Preßmair E-bass, Jonas Kocnik Drums.

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El Cultivo de la Mente

El Cultivo de la Mente Milan Conic in concert performance film

East and West Project

East and West is an interdisciplinary project bringing together 18 artists from Serbia, Austria, Slovenia, Spain, Italy, France, Russia, and Slovakia, presented in Linz, Austria.

M3rd4

TISHINA

El cultivo de la Mente

East and West

WORK / EXPERIENCE
Linz in2 Jazz cultural association representative (Obmann)

piano teacher / music educator music school of city of Linz

freelance pianist / composer / performer

Education
Taras Shevchenko National University, Luhansk (2010–2014)

BA Music/Art

Vienna Conservatory (2014–2016)

Jazz Voice

Prayner Conservatory (2016–2017)

Jazz Piano

Anton Bruckner Private University (2017–2023)

BA in Jazz Piano

Languages
German
English
Russian
Serbian
Ukrainian - passive
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Future concerts

Jazz Under the Stars
November 12, 2023

Jazz Under the Stars invites you to a magical night of music and ambiance. Set in a beautiful outdoor venue, this concert features a mix of jazz styles performed by exceptional artists. Bring a blanket and enjoy a night of great music and good company.

Evening of Jazz Classics
October 5, 2023

Join us for an Evening of Jazz Classics, where we celebrate the timeless tunes that have defined the genre. Enjoy performances of iconic jazz standards by talented musicians. This is a perfect event for both jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Jazz in the City
August 10, 2023

Experience the vibrant energy of the city with our Jazz in the City event. Featuring a lineup of talented artists, this concert will showcase the best of jazz music. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy live music in a lively urban setting.

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VIVIANE

VIVIANE – a new project that brings deeply rooted things to sound. With VIVIANE, the artist shares for the first time her own compositions, which have emerged over many years. Her often diffuse and absurd thoughts find their expression in the lyrics and are framed by contemporary pop sounds. In this way, a soundscape takes shape that gently weaves contrasts together and touches deeply without revealing everything.

VIVIANE

Monteluce Projekt

Idee, Konzept & Regie: Suse Lichtenberger und Imre Lichtenberger Bozoki (zusammen: Monteluce) Choreografie: Andressa Miyazato (und IDA Ensemble) Text: Monteluce (und ACT Ensemble) Musik: Studierende der JIM (Milan Conic, Viviane Töbich, Natascha Hecher,Alexander Kreisbichler) Bühne: Gabriela Neubauer Video: Herbert Hörhan-Gutauer Künstlerische Mitarbeit: Merlin Traxler Mit Studierende der ACT: Daniel Adler, Magdalene Baehr, Jannis Dege, Aylin Sayili, Charlie Sondermann, Stepan Zahainov IDA: Zoë Domino Allerdings, Hsiao-Hsi Chen, Martina Gioacchini, Francesca Gioacchini, Lola Guardado Machuca, Matylda Kucharska, Kotryna Kuraitytė, Hsin-Ni Lee, Mariane Ljepojevic, Lise Meyermans, Patrizia Saya Mikami, Florentina Ritz, Kseniia Starkova und JIM: Viviane Töbich, Natascha Hecher, Manu Kreutzer, Marco Platzl, Matthias Helfrich, Lukas Pamminger, Federico Perinelli, Milan Conic, Moritz Lindner, Alexander Kreisbichler Abteilungen der Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Linz Koordination ABPU: Anke Held, Andreas Starr, Michael Tiefenbacher, Christian Kronreif, Martin Stepanik, Andressa Miyazato

M3rd4 Summerjazznites

M3rd4 performance on 25.6.2025 as part of summerjazznites extended at ABPU Chris Kronreif Sax Federico Perinelli Double Bass Patrick Pillichshammer Milan Conic Piano Keys

Charlie Parker – Diverse

Charlie Parker - Diverse Milan Conic piano Federico Perinelli double bass

Milan Conic Trio Blackbox

Milan Conic trio Blackbox Linz Lukas Handlbauer drums Luka Weigl double bass Milan Conic piano

Body Talk Edition 1

Body Talk edition 1 Linz 18.5.2024 BODY TALK! dance, movement, music, energy! Project body talk initiates colaboration between live played music and body movement. It also unites musicians and dancers with different backgrounds to experiment and enjoy movement and sound! You like music, you like to move? Dancers: Polina Kluchnikova Jiaji Cheng, Ditjona Jashari Polina Lugovskaya special guest Jordan John- hope Music - PATHOS Axel Rosenegger keys Michael Buchegger Guitar Lukas Märkl E bass Jonas Kocnik Drums Guest : Milan Conic Organisation Daria Kostskina Magdalena Neuburger Milan Conic

Linz in2 jazz

The project Linz in2 Jazz began in March 2021 as a platform for promoting and organizing concerts and performances by current and former ABPU students as well as their teachers. Its aim was to strengthen the jazz and improvised music scene in Linz and to build a vibrant jazz community.

In late 2023, Milan Conić and Daniel Neumann officially founded the association (Verein). Today, Milan works together with Julia Hofinger and Marc Brunnbauer continuing to expand and develop the concept further.

“As founder and chairman of the association, I am proud and grateful to everyone who has participated and collaborated with us so far. At the same time, I warmly invite all musicians, listeners, and supporters who share our passion for jazz and improvised music to join us on this journey.”

— Milan Conić, Obmann

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