Songs an einem Sommerabend
Songs an einem Sommerabend
The popular and well-known event format by Ado Schlier at the Hafensommer
Matthias Brodowy
Matthias Brodowy is a cabaret artist, musician, and author. His programs combine linguistically sophisticated cabaret with musical elements, often featuring him playing the piano. Since the 1990s, he has been present on German stages and has received numerous awards, including the German Kleinkunstpreis. In addition to solo performances, he moderates events and engages in cultural promotion. His work is characterized by sharp wit, linguistic sensitivity, and an awareness of social issues.
Heinz Rudolf Kunze
Heinz Rudolf Kunze has been active as a songwriter, rock singer, writer, and musical lyricist for over 40 years. With 36 studio albums, 13 books, and over four million records sold, he has secured a firm place in the German cultural scene. His lyrics combine wordplay, depth, and political sharpness. Hits like "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" made him the voice of a generation in the 1980s. The participation in the German pop newcomer festival in 1980 at the Würzburg city theater marked the beginning of Heinz Rudolf Kunze's career. He has received numerous awards for his diverse work, including three Golden Stimmgabeln and the German Record Prize. At the "Songs an einem Sommerabend" as part of the Würzburg Hafensommer, he will be honored with the "Walther-von-der-Vogelweide-Preis" for his life's work.
Ina Regen
Ina Regen, born Regina Mallinger, is a singer-songwriter from Upper Austria. After studying jazz and popular singing, she gained fame in 2017 with her debut single "Wie a Kind." Previously, she worked as a music educator and background singer. Encouraged by many well-known musicians, she launched her solo career and received awards like the Amadeus Austrian Music Award. Her albums "Rot" and "Fast wie Radlfahrn" reached high chart positions. In addition to her music, she advocates for the visibility of women in the music industry.
Lars Reichow
Lars Reichow is a musician, cabaret artist, comedian, and moderator. With his intelligent and humorous style, he combines cabaret, music, and satire and is often referred to as the "Klaviator."
Reichow has received numerous awards, including the German Kleinkunstpreis. In addition to his stage programs, he regularly appears on TV formats like Mitternachtsspitzen and Satire Gipfel. His topics range from politics to society, always characterized by wordplay and musicality.
Manfred Maurenbrecher & Richard Wester
Manfred Maurenbrecher is a songwriter and author. Known for his poetic, socially critical, and often satirical lyrics, he has been a defining figure in the German music scene since the 1980s. Maurenbrecher studied German, history, and political science and initially worked as a teacher and journalist before fully dedicating himself to music. His style combines elements of chanson, rock music, and cabaret. He has released over 20 albums and has received multiple awards; he is considered one of the greats among national lyricists and songwriters. In addition to his music, he writes plays, radio plays, and prose. He tours with solo programs and alongside other artists around the world. The collaboration with Richard Wester is particularly intense. It earned both the German Kleinkunstpreis in 1992; the jury spoke of an "extraordinary arrangement of text and music that aptly illustrates the timely texts with its playful musicality."