Die Beste auf der Welt - Marguerite Monnot

In the organizer's words:

If only it weren't for this excitement! Marguerite's heart is pounding. She is successful. Is being celebrated. She's on her way to the top. Camille Saint-Saëns has said that she is the best pianist in the world... But then she no longer feels like it. She gives up everything and starts a new career: as a chanson composer! She writes songs that go around the world: "L'Hymne à l'amour", "Les cloches sonnent", "Heureuse", "Les amants d'un jour". She wrote them for her best friend: the singer Edith Piaf. She does exactly what Marguerite dreads: she puts herself in the spotlight and reveals her vulnerability to the audience. Marguerite has to provide her with the material for this: her chansons. They are both perfectionists. The sparks often fly. Edith is always delighted with the results. Then she leaves Marguerite at home alone with her piano. The piano is also a moody creature: It demands a lot of love and is in permanent dialog with Marguerite. Until Edith returns to pick up her latest song...

The magical narrative and chanson voice of Michael Herrschel and the sparkling piano sound of Sirka Schwartz-Uppendieck bring the world of composer Marguerite Monnot to life.

Michael Herrschel (vocals & lyrics) // Sirka Schwartz-Uppendieck (piano)