German Songscapes from Marlene Dietrich to Jan Delay

Pianist Johannes Wehrle, known for his passion for sonic boundary-pushing, joins forces with drummer and producer Johannes Ziemann. Together, they deconstruct the history of German music and reassemble it in a kaleidoscopic way. Under the title German Songs Reworks – From Marlene Dietrich to Jan Delay, the duo crafts a program that uses both well-known and hidden gems of German songs as a springboard for improvised, jazzy piano and percussion arrangements.

From the elegant chansons of Marlene Dietrich and the mechanical melodies of Kraftwerk to the driving rhythms of Neue Deutsche Welle and modern classics by Jan Delay, the duo plays with melodies, rhythms, and harmonies to make the familiar sound fresh and unexpected. Whether through original compositions or re-harmonizations of German classics, music lovers can look forward to an evening filled with freedom, inspiration, and perhaps a moment or two of recognition. 

With passion and creative joy, the duo invites audiences to dive into German songs—a musical experience equally captivating for international guests and German fans alike.