Meta Hüper

In the organizer's words:

From Brel to Ravel - chanson meets classical music!

When Meta Hüper takes to the stage in tails, suspenders and hat, it's as if time has been turned back 100 years. The Berlin chansonnière par excellence is a musical jack-of-all-trades. In her program "Wenn es Nacht wird", the chansonnière par excellence combines her classical roots with her love of the music of the 1920s and French chanson.

The thoroughbred musician not only impresses with her singing, but also stages the pieces using violin, melodica, singing saw and other instruments to create a unique musical synthesis of the arts. As a singer, violinist and bandleader, she has performed on international stages for years with greats such as Till Brönner, Max Raabe and Salut Salon. In the capital, she is currently being celebrated together with Sharon Brauner and the Capital Dance Orchestra in the revue "Berlin, Du coole Sau!" at the Tipi am Kanzleramt. She is making her solo debut with the program "Wenn es Nacht wird...".

In her program, Meta takes the listener on a musical journey through the emotional worlds of the night. With charm, temperament and passion, she sings, plays and taps her way through her favorite music. Meta takes her audience to wicked bars, lonely streets and erotic milongas and tells stories of joy, sorrow, hope and love: "For me, the night is security, inspiration and passion at the same time. Seductive and mysterious, it plays with our senses and awakens our desires. It is the muse for my creative work."

Listeners can expect classics such as Zarah Leander's "Nur nicht aus Liebe weinen", Marlene Dietrich's "Ich weiß nicht zu wem ich gehöre", Edith Piaf's "Je ne regrette rien" and Brel's "Ne me quitte pas". Italian hits from the 1950s are reminiscent of warm nights in the south and awaken a longing for more. With her own arrangements and unusual instrumentation, Meta adds her own personal touch to the evening. Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata on the singing saw merges with AC/DC's Thunderstruck as a violin solo, Rusalka's Aria to the Moon is transformed into a passionate Tango Argentino and Ravel's Bolero becomes a spectacular orchestral work with the help of a looping device. A real treat for the eyes and ears!

Meta is accompanied by Jens Schlichting on the piano. The celebrated silent film pianist is equally at home in classical music and jazz and knows how to lend the evening a special sparkle with sensitivity and musical finesse. "Wenn es Nacht wird" is as multi-layered as the night itself and promises one thing above all: it's worth staying awake!