Austrian musician Parov Stelar,a leading figure in the Electroswing genre,expands his sonic palette with “Artefact,” his latest album featuring a full orchestral accompaniment. The collaboration, recorded with a hand-picked ensemble at the Brucknerhaus in Linz, marks a first for the artist and is facilitated by conductor and arranger Georg Wiesinger. This installment of the “Intermezzo” podcast explores the creative process behind the album, alongside broader discussions on artistic innovation and the emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence within the music industry.
Intermezzo – Artists in Conversation
For his new album, “Artefact,” musician Parov Stelar collaborated with an orchestra for the first time, working alongside conductor and arranger Georg Wiesinger.
December 14, 2025, 11:44
“For me, it was an emotional firework,” says Parov Stelar, the celebrated pioneer of Electroswing, describing the moment an orchestra first played his music. Parts of his new album, “Artefact,” were recorded with a hand-picked ensemble at the Brucknerhaus in Linz. Conductor and arranger Georg Wiesinger served as a bridge between the worlds of classical music and electronic sound.
“Artefact” marks a new musical direction for Stelar, born Marcus Füreder, who has proven to be a remarkably prolific artist, with this being his third album in five years. He’s also collaborated with music icons like Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, and Bryan Ferry. In this installment of Intermezzo, Parov Stelar and Georg Wiesinger discuss the artist’s relentless creative drive, the orchestra as a dynamic counterpoint to electronic music, and the potential of AI as an “identity thief.”
The collaboration represents a significant step for Stelar, known for blending vintage sounds with modern electronic beats, and signals a growing trend of artists exploring orchestral arrangements to add depth and texture to their work.
