The THEATERSOMMER is an event organized by the city of Idar-Oberstein. The festival is supported by Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld, OIE AG, Effgen Schleiftechnik, the Bürkle Foundation and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Groove, soul and more
On Friday, September 1, 2023, at 8 p.m., an open-air concert with the motto "Matti Klein Soul Trio meets Max Mutzke" will take place at the Historische Weiherschleife. The program promises grooves to dance to and lyrics to think about, as well as proximity to great artists from the German groove and soul landscape. Passion and the trio's rich sound, sound worlds, sound journeys and hot solos will not be neglected.
On closer inspection, Max Mutzke is more than just one artist - Max is many. Sounds strange at first, but it has to do with the charismatic singer and songwriter's incredible versatility and, not least, his insatiable creative curiosity. Whether pop, rock, soul, funk or jazz - Max Mutzke has a thousand musical facets at his disposal. Sometimes he surprises his fans with hand-picked hip hop tracks, sometimes with English R&B and soul versions, then he performs selected pieces as classical orchestral versions.
Now he has found partners who are three, but also embody more than that. The soulful groove-jazz mixture that Matti Klein serves up with Lars Zander and André Seidel, his partner from his "Mo' Blow" days, has addictive potential and just as many facets as Max Mutzke. With his various vintage keyboards and on the grand piano, Matti Klein has earned himself a reputation as one of the most interesting young groove jazz musicians on the German scene. He regularly shares the stage and studio with stars such as Sarah Connor, Herbert Grönemeyer and as musical director with and by Ed Motta.
21 wild years
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the musical "Schinderhannes - wild and free" can be seen at Messe Idar-Oberstein. The story of the notorious robber is told freely, but is based on historical events. The seven soloists - including Sven Hieronymus, the "Rocker vom Hocker" - are accompanied by the Hessian cult band Die Crackers. They contribute 23 songs with hard-hitting rhythms and cheeky vocals in German.
The oppression of the population by the French occupying forces, the nobility, the clergy and the subdued administration becomes a rich source of themes for songs of robbery and freedom, love affairs, hope and love of country. The story of Schinderhannes is also the story of the people of this time, about the longing for freedom and a self-determined life.
Cast: Jott Fürwitt (Hannes Bückler), Lea Hieronymus (Juliane Blasius), Ingrid El Sigai (Mother Bückler, Countess, Lady of the People), Sven Hieronymus (Archangel Gabriel), Sheela Berigai ("Luzie" - Lucifer), Loti Pohl (Father Bückler, robber), Ralf Baitinger (keyboards & vocals), Roland Ludwig Strasser (narrator), Die Crackers (music).
- All information about THEATERSOMMER can be found at www.kultur.io. If the open-air events have to be postponed due to the weather, the alternative venue will also be announced there. Tickets are available at www.ticket-regional.de and the associated advance booking offices. Holders of the Volunteer Card and the OIE Card as well as theater subscribers receive a 10 percent discount.