In the organizer's words:

His great songs in symphonic form

Heidelberg Castle Festival

concert
castle courtyard

Singing

Gunnar Schmidt

piano

Matthias Kloppe

Heidelberg Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor

Michael Nündel

Udo Jürgens has moved generations with his songs - musically, emotionally and socially. Songs such as "Griechischer Wein", "Mit 66 Jahren" and "Ein ehrenwertes Haus" have long been part of our collective memory. But they are more than just hits: they tell stories, address social issues and combine entertainment with attitude. Gunnar Schmidt interprets these classics with a great voice and a keen sense of the depth behind the catchy tune. The Munich composer Enrique Ugarte has arranged selected songs and given them a symphonic sound framework that impressively enhances the emotional power of the music. An evening full of memories, surprises and musical elegance - a tribute to the life's work of an exceptional artist.