Michael von der Heide | «Von der Heide singt Knef»

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Michael von der Heide – «von der Heide singt Knef» Michael von der Heide has in common with Hildegard Knef, this unforgettable singer, chanson lyricist, actress, and author, the mischievous, razor-sharp spirit and linguistic wit. Both know what they sing and sing what they know. No wonder, Michael von der Heide has long loved the brilliant, biting texts of Knef and has repeatedly interpreted songs by her since the beginning of his career. On December 28, 2025, Hildegard Knef would have turned 100 years old. On the occasion of this anniversary, Michael von der Heide dedicates from September 2025 his new concert program «von der Heide singt Knef» to the only German-speaking chanson singer of world stature, who wrote over 300 of her own texts. With the goal of bringing the timeless songs of Hildegard Knef, which still feel fresh after decades and whose content is still valid today, to people on his tour. Hildegard Knef viewed life in her double-meaning texts as clever, honest, laconic, (self)ironic, unsentimental, and despite all tragedy and melancholy, life-affirming, humorous, and without a raised finger. The whole rollercoaster of life, packaged in feather-light songs with unforgettable lines like «Happiness only knows minutes – the rest is a waiting room.» The program will include 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 dramaturgically and biographically fittingly incorporates some of his own songs into the program. Michael von der Heide is accompanied by his virtuoso, well-rehearsed band (Piano: David Cogliatti, Guitar: Martin Buess, Bass: André Pousaz, Drums: Beni Bürgin), with a new album planned for the new program. «von der Heide singt Knef» is a concert evening that is both humorous and profound, where the audience will be showered not only with gold but also with red roses. www.michaelvonderheide.com Wheelchair spaces: The venue is wheelchair accessible. For tickets please contact our customer service at: ticketing@seetickets.ch More info: www.roessli-mettmenstetten.ch

Highlights

• Concert program «von der Heide singt Knef»
• Tribute to the 100th birthday of Hildegard Knef
• Performance at the inn «zum weissen Rössli»

General Information

Michael von der Heide presents a concert program dedicated to the timeless songs of Hildegard Knef. On the occasion of her 100th birthday, he interprets well-known songs and texts that are still relevant today.

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Albisstrasse 1, 8932 Mettmenstetten, Schweiz

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