The Udo Jürgens Tribute Show - Melodies of a Lifetime

UDO JÜRGENS: A LEGEND, HIS PIANO – AND A VOICE THAT TOUCHES THE HEART. Peter C. Frank brings a unique experience to the stage with THE UDO JÜRGENS LIVE SHOW, which could hardly be more emotional, intimate, and honest. With his unmistakable voice that resonates deeply, accompanied by his top-notch live band, Peter C. Frank interprets the well-known hits and hidden musical treasures of the great entertainer at the legendary glass piano – live, with depth, glamour, and the distinctive sound that generations love.

THE HEART OF THE SHOW: UDO'S ORIGINAL GLASS PIANO
An icon – both sonically and visually – specially built for Udo Jürgens and now uniquely on tour. With his legendary glass piano, we let Udo live on forever – a show with cult character that you won't find anywhere else!

+ EXCLUSIVE, PARTIALLY UNPUBLISHED VISUALS
From Udo's long-time photographer accompany the show visually on a large screen. The dramaturgical fine-tuning is provided by none other than Wolfgang Hofer: Udo's successful lyricist with over 100 songs – "Mit 66 Jahren," "Liebe ohne Leiden," "Buenos Dias Argentina," "Alles im Griff," and many more.

THE UDO JÜRGENS LIVE SHOW – a magnificent homage to a century artist, featuring Peter C. Frank, live band, and Udo's legendary glass piano. An evening full of memories, entertainment, and emotions – with a grand finale, of course, in a bathrobe. Unique. Authentic. Live.

Concept, design & dramaturgy: Wolfgang Hofer, Peter C. Frank, Louis Lindenborn

PETER C. FRANK:
Since 2015, Peter has dedicated himself entirely to the music of Udo Jürgens. As a soloist at the piano, with a live band and orchestra, he has made a name for himself as an interpreter of Udo Jürgens in various projects. The trained singer and musician has worked as a solo vocalist at various German theaters in the fields of opera, operetta, and musical since the late 1980s (including in Oldenburg, Brandenburg, Hanover, Hildesheim). As a songwriter, he released his own CD ("Neues Leben") in 2015 and composed his own musicals such as "Der Graf am Gleichen" (2006) and "Jesus ganz nah dran" (2013). In close friendly collaboration with Udo Jürgens' lyricist Wolfgang Hofer, he recently created the musical "Die Schildbürger – Das Narrenmusical" (2024) as well as other new German-language songs. Peter and his band are closely connected. They have been making music together since their student days and have now embraced the music of Udo Jürgens.

"Udo Jürgens' timeless music is close to my heart! To preserve his timeless legacy, I present it live and authentically – whether in intimate solo concerts at the piano, in thrilling performances with a band, or in grand shows with a symphony orchestra. Additionally, I write my own songs and musicals, into which I infuse my personal touch. It is always my deep concern to touch people with my music and to carry melodies of life into the world!" (Peter C. Frank)

THE BAND:
Exciting, versatile, and full of energy – these musicians make every stage come alive. Whether in the studio, theater, on festival stages, during major tours, TV shows, or exclusive events: Their experience and joy of playing shape the unmistakable sound of this show.

They have played and worked with Roger Cicero, Bill Ramsey, Anna Depenbusch, Chris Andrews, Chris Howland, Roberto Blanco, Ireen Sheer, Graham Bonney, Gunter Gabriel, Edwin Hawkins, Amelia Brightman, Katie Freudenschuß, Thilo Wolf, and Eric Marienthal, among others. They have been part of musical and show productions like West Side Story, Musical Rocks, and Fack ju Göhte. As studio musicians, they have recorded with producers like Franz Plasa and Peter Hoffmann (Tokio Hotel) and contributed to numerous CD and TV productions.

THE UDO JÜRGENS LIVE SHOW features:
Peter C. Frank – Vocals & Glass Piano
Thomas Zander – Saxophone & Flute
Gary Winters – Trumpet
Christian Gauger – Guitar
Sebastian Brand – Bass & Vocals
Sebastian Frank – Drums & Vocals

Sebastian Frank: Drums/Vocals
As a drummer and cellist, he is a theater musician at the Landesbühne Hannover. Musical director of the gala band "Glamorous Glitter Band" with artist accompaniments, including Roberto Blanco, Ireen Sheer, Graham Bonney, Gunter Gabriel, Botho Lucas-Chor. Owner of the recording studio "Nightfly Recording" with recordings from artists like Eric Marienthal, Torsten Goods, Thilo Wolf, Thomas Zander, Dirk Lentschat (Roger Cicero-Bigband), Ulrich Rode (BAP), Susan Albers (DSDS), Lars Lehmann, Lutz Krajenski.

Sebastian Brand: Bass/Vocals
Artist accompaniment/touring, theater, studio work (selection) for: Chris Andrews, Chris Howland, Roger Cicero (in early club days in Hamburg), Ken Norris, Regy Clasen, Natalia Yegorowa (formerly Klitschko), Konrad Wissmann, Felix Meyer, Jennifer Kaye, Amelia Brightman, Edwin Hawkins (Gospel, USA). Katie Freudenschuß (now a successful solo cabaret artist with countless TV appearances) and Anna Depenbusch - just on the eve of her great career. Studio work, among others, with producers Franz Plasa, Peter Hoffmann (Tokio Hotel) and for the Nightfly Recording Studio. Theater work (musicals, music theater) for the Schleswig-Holstein State Theater.

Thomas Zander: Saxophone/Flute
For years a regular guest musician for saxophone, clarinet, and flute, e.g., at the Theater für Niedersachsen and at the opera in Hanover during WEST SIDE STORY. He played baritone saxophone in Roger Cicero's big band from the beginning and played tenor in Bill Ramsey's quartet. In addition, he arranges and composes chamber and orchestral music, most recently a quartet for 4 bass clarinets, premiered 10/2013, and a quintet for bass clarinet and string quartet, premiered 02/2016.

Duration of the event: 120 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.