Konstantin Wecker
Der Liebe zuliebe – a literary-musical evening
Sometimes combative, sometimes contemplative, sometimes gentle – always passionate: This is how the audience knows and loves the poet and musician Konstantin Wecker. He is not only a gifted songwriter but also an important voice of a whole generation. An unyielding admonisher and fighter against war and fascism. With his songs and texts, he has been advocating for justice and peace for many decades and for a more mindful, loving coexistence. With his new book Der Liebe zuliebe (bene! / Droemer Knaur) – Konstantin Wecker takes stock of his life.
Der Liebe zuliebe – a book about a lifelong search: for meaning, for the “more than everything,” for the great mystery, for love, for paths to inner and outer peace. For Wecker, love is the key to making life successful. And for the world to become different, to become better.
Konstantin Wecker does not shy away from including the dark times in his new book: Depression, melancholy, alcohol addiction, drug highs, numerous crashes, delusions, anger, sadness. He writes about a decades-long search and a turning point at the edge of the abyss.
A moving book from the pen of one of the greatest song poets of our time, who gives courage to tens of thousands of fans again and again to believe in the good and to stand up for the good.
“I finally wanted to become the one I sing about in my songs: the tender one, the peaceful one, the loving one, the listening one. One who knows what is essential.
The daily meditation, the people who supported me, the many good conversations, the music, wonderful texts from old mystics – they have done me well. Without the return to the power of spirituality, I probably wouldn’t have managed to take a new path. I wrote this book to invite everyone who struggles with similar problems and the question of the meaning of our existence to embark on the path to a more fulfilling life. Perhaps in the advanced age of my earthly life, this book has also become a kind of first testament... With sober reflection, I look at the essence of being and naturally have a desire and joy for new things and so much more. I am grateful to have written a letter at the beginning to my long-deceased father.”
Konstantin Wecker
With his new stage program, Konstantin Wecker will, together with Jo Barnikel (piano, keyboard) and Fany Kammerlander (cello), excitingly intertwine his new book with his musical work and make Der Liebe zuliebe a unique experience; full of music, poetry, mysticism – and love.
Admission: 7:00 PM
Unfortunately, the event is canceled.