On the occasion of Udo Jürgens' 90th birthday, an extraordinary tribute concert in honor of the unforgettable musician was held last Saturday at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Vienna. “Merci Udo – An Expanded Version of the Udo Jürgens Story” with award-winning actress Gabriela Benesch, translator Udo Jürgens and renowned pianist Alex Parker, directed by Erich Furrer, dazzled some 4,000 visitors with an emotional tribute to the life of the legendary artist. Action artist.
The expanded version of the hit production “The Udo Jürgens Story” offered not only musical glimpses but also poignant insights into the artist’s life. Alex Parker, known as a distinguished interpreter of Udo Jürgens, shone as a singer and pianist and brought Udo Jürgens' big hits to life with his soulful performances. From “Greek Wine” to “But Please with Cream,” “An Honorable House,” “I Never Been to New York” to “Merci, Cherie” – Parker brought timeless tunes back to the stage in impressive fashion.
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Award-winning actress, Gabriella Benesch, led the audience through the evening with personal stories and anecdotes and gave the show a special depth. The combination of musical performances and narrative elements made the concert an emotional experience that moved many fans to tears. Musical accompaniment was provided by the Udo All Star Band, under the confident direction of Josef Baby Schutz and conductor Bernhard Hehr, which gave rise to goosebumps. With their precise and passionate performances, the distinguished musicians helped authentically reproduce Udo Jürgens' unique sound.
Director Eric Forer gave the evening a special dynamism with his dramatic design. He led the audience through the different stages in Udo Jürgens' life – from his beginnings to his greatest successes as an international superstar to the profound messages of his songs.
Great joy
The audience thanked him with a standing ovation and made it clear that Udo Jürgens' legacy would live on for a long time. “Merci Udo – The Extended Version of the Udo Jürgens Story” was an unforgettable evening that impressed not only fans of the artist, but also fans of German-language music.
An extraordinary journey through the life and work of one of the most important artists of the 20th century – a perfect tribute to the music legend's 90th birthday.
Among the guests were such eminent personalities as Barbara Wosow, Monica Balwin, Konstantin Schenk, Albert Furtel and Gary Lux, who also expressed their admiration for the great artist.
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