An evening for Udo: Saarbrücken celebrates its 90th birthday

An evening for Udo: Saarbrücken celebrates its 90th birthday

Udo Jürgens, one of the most famous German musicians, will celebrate his 90th birthday on September 30, 2024. This occasion not only offers an opportunity for personal honor, but also illuminates the rich musical history that Udo Jürgens connects to the Saarland and the importance of its music for generations of fans.

The special relationship with Saarbrücken

Udo Jürgens has a deep connection to the city of Saarbrücken, which he described as a "love relationship". His frequent visits to the Saarlandhalle and the filming of his first music video for "What I want to tell you" in the Ludwigsparkstadion are just a few aspects of this special bond. Also in today's world, the Saarlandhalle is an estimated venue for the artist's musical heritage, which, despite the larger concert halls in the nation, always returned to its roots.

creative tribute to a legendary musician

On September 30th, the Saarland radio (SR 3) will organize a large -scale celebration of Udo Jürgens' honorary day in the large broadcast room in the Funkhaus Halberg. Under the motto "Thank you udo!" Famous songs such as “Greek wine” by Andreas Nagel and his eleven -headed band are reinterpreted. Such events not only keep the music of the artist alive, but also bring together the cultural community and strengthen the socio -cultural roots.

personal anecdotes from the collaboration

A special guest of the evening will be the copywriter Wolfgang Hofer, who wrote numerous songs for Udo Jürgens. His memories of the cooperation, which he shared on May 14th in a conversation in the "SR 3 Kiosk", also enrich the event. Hofer, who is 74 years old, will share special anecdotes with Christian Job from SR 3 and thus give a unique insight into the history of Udo Jürgens' timeless hits.

Udo Jürgens: A musical heir

Udo Jürgens has shaped generations in his career, which comprises well over 1000 songs, generations in his career, which comprises well over five decades. His music lives on through the repetition and the singing of his pieces together - a thought that Jürgens put himself: "As long as you sing my songs, I'm not dead." This philosophy has strengthened its relevance in today's culture and ensures that his heir will still be alive tomorrow.

- Nag