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A touching evening: Howard Carpendale celebrates with tears and hits!
Howard Carpendale will be celebrated in the Giovanni Zarrella Show on September 20, 2025 in Dortmund with emotional performances.
A touching evening: Howard Carpendale celebrates with tears and hits!
September 20, 2025 was a very special evening in Dortmund's Westfalenhalle. Celebrated under the motto “A Saturday Night with Howard Carpendale”. Giovanni Zarrella the legendary artist, who will celebrate his 80th birthday in January 2026. Emotions were the key word that evening, especially when the 79-year-old Carpendale himself gave an exciting review of his impressive career.
Howard Carpendale, who has been one of the most famous faces on the music scene since moving from sunny South Africa to Germany in 1966, has had a decisive influence on the music landscape with over 65 million records sold. Hits like “Hello Again” and “Ti Amo” are not only catchy tunes, but also part of an extensive musical heritage that he has expanded over the years with fresh arrangements and new duets Mercury reported.
An evening full of emotions
The spotlight was on Carpendale's son, Wayne, who honored his father with touching words, "I'm really proud of you tonight." This statement visibly touched the old master. An emotional clip showed old photos that document the close connection between father and son. Carpendale's grandson Mads also came onto the screen, reinforcing the feeling of family and togetherness.
The evening was peppered with performances by numerous companions. Stars like Sasha, Beatrice Egli, Kerstin Ott and Wencke Myhre shared the stage and not only sang their own hits, but also together with Carpendale. Particularly touching was the joint appearance with Jürgen Drews, who suffers from polyneuropathy and whom the viewer feels is in good hands in such emotional moments.
A look back at the career
The three-hour show not only offered musical highlights, but also exciting insights into Carpendale's life. He began his career with a cover version of the Beatles classic “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” and celebrated his first major success in 1970 with “The Beautiful Girl from Page 1”. Over the decades he has conquered the hearts of fans worldwide and continues to appear fresh and dynamic on stage. During his performance, Sasha told the story of his favorite Carpendale song.
The cheering audience enthusiastically sang along to the encore “Ti Amo,” which further brought the audience together. A moving evening that celebrated the connection between artist and fans and the joy of music. Clear proof that Howard Carpendale is not just a name in the music industry, but an institution.
Overall, the evening was an unforgettable celebration that gave both the artist and his companions the opportunity to express their appreciation for Carpendale's life's work and to say a big thank you to him, as they say in Austria: "There's something there!"