His name and his voice shake you awake. For over four decades, Konstantin Wecker has been one of the most important German singer-songwriters. In 2017, the musician, author and actor is embarking on a major tour to mark his 70th birthday.
The title is "Poesie und Widerstand". 70 years of disobedience - the artist has changed many times in his life. But he has never become someone else.
For more than 40 years, the Munich-based artist has been a guarantor for full halls and excited visitors. His home is the stage and it will always remain so. So, no reason to complain.
Although; he would like to shout out, again and again and more often. Raise his voice even louder for the weak, the stranded on the fringes of society, the sideways-turned, whom he has always embraced with his melodies and lyrics.
His songs and writings have always been the purest images of his soul.
His stage partners have always been a pure asset for Konstantin Wecker, he has learned from them. He did not want to and could not commit himself to one style: "My music always follows my lyrics. From Schubert to hard rock - with me, everything is always possible." And so it still is.
The visitors will also feel and experience this at his concerts in the anniversary year 2017. In addition to his long-time stage partner and alter ego on the piano, Jo Barnikel, Fany Kammerlander is also part of his current program. The cellist, whose playing is at home in both the classical and pop worlds, has been on stage with Konstantin Wecker for quite some time. The same goes for the exceptional Austrian guitarist Severin Trogbacher. In addition, one can look forward to exquisite guest musicians.
For the musician and author, who has already published over 31 books and 12 audio books, his round birthday is no reason to pause. Rather a reason to take stock, just so, times in between and to continue, to take a stand - for himself, his friends, his audience. And for a world without borders.
Text source and further information about this event: https://www.alteoper.de/de/programm/veranstaltung.php?id=517639215
