Michael von der Heide

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Michael von der Heide – «von der Heide singt Knef» Michael von der Heide has a shared sharp, witty spirit and linguistic and quick-wittedness with Hildegard Knef, this unforgettable singer, chanson lyricist, actress, and author. Both know what they sing and sing what they know. No wonder Michael von der Heide has long loved Knef's brilliant, biting lyrics and has interpreted her songs repeatedly since the beginning of his career. On December 28, 2025, Hildegard Knef would have turned 100 years old. To celebrate this anniversary, Michael von der Heide has been dedicating his new concert program «von der Heide singt Knef» since September to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the only German-speaking chansonnière of world-class, who has written over 300 original texts, to the goal of bringing the timeless songs of Hildegard Knef, which still seem fresh after decades and whose content is still valid today, to the people. Hildegard Knef viewed life in her double-edged texts as wise, honest, laconic, (self-)ironical, unsentimental, and despite all tragedy and melancholy, life-affirming, humorous, and without a finger-wagging. The whole rollercoaster of life, wrapped in feather-light songs with unforgettable lines like «Das Glück kennt nur Minuten – der Rest ist Warteraum.». The program will include both famous Knef songs like «Tapetenwechsel» and «Für Mich Soll’s Rote Rosen Regnen» as well as jazzy treasures written for Knef by the French author and musician Boris Vian. Additionally, Michael von der Heide will dramaturgically and biographically incorporate some of his own songs into the program. He will be accompanied by his virtuoso, well-rehearsed band (Piano: David Cogliatti, Guitar: Martin Buess, Bass: André Pousaz, Drums: Beni Bürgin), with whom a new album is also planned for the new program. «von der Heide singt Knef» is both a humorous and profound concert evening, where the audience will experience not only gold but also red roses raining down. Participants: Michael von der Heide

Highlights

• Concert program «von der Heide singt Knef»
• Celebration of Hildegard Knef's 100th birthday
• Performance at Kulturzentrum Presswerk, Arbon

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Michael von der Heide dedicates his new concert program to the timeless songs of Hildegard Knef. On the occasion of her 100th birthday, he interprets well-known songs and brings their profound lyrics closer to a broad audience.

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Hamelstrasse 15, 9320 Arbon, Switzerland

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