Konstantin Wecker

Konstantin Wecker
For the sake of love - a literary-musical evening with the Konstantin Wecker Trio

Sometimes argumentative, sometimes contemplative, sometimes gentle - always passionate: this is how audiences know and love
the poet and musician Konstantin Wecker. He is not only a gifted singer-songwriter, but also an important voice for an entire generation. An indomitable admonisher and fighter against war and fascism. With his songs and lyrics, he has stood up for justice and peace and a more mindful, loving coexistence for many decades. In his new book Der Liebe zuliebe (bene! / Droemer Knaur), Konstantin Wecker takes stock of his life.
Der Liebe zuliebe - a book about a lifelong search: for meaning, for the "more than everything",
for the great secret, for love, for ways to inner and outer peace. Love
For Wecker, love is the key to making life a success. And that the world becomes a
different, a better one. Konstantin Wecker does not ignore the dark times in his new book: Depression, melancholy, alcohol addiction, drug intoxication, numerous crashes, delusions, anger, sadness. He writes about a decades-long search and a turning point at the abyss. A moving book from the pen of one of the greatest song poets of our time, who
tens of thousands of fans to believe in the good and to stand up for the good.
to stand up for the good.
"I finally wanted to become who I sing about in my songs: the tender, the peaceful, the loving, the listening.
the loving, the listening one. Someone who knows what is essential.
The daily meditation, the people who have supported me, the many good conversations, the
music, wonderful texts by ancient mystics - they have done me good. Without the return to the
power of spirituality, I probably wouldn't have been able to embark on a new path.
I wrote this book to help all those who are struggling with similar problems and the question of the meaning of our existence.
the meaning of our existence, to invite them to find their own way to a more fulfilling life.
life. Perhaps this book, at the advanced age of my earthly life, has also become a kind of
I take a sober look at the reason for being and, in doing so, I naturally
naturally have a desire and joy for new things and so much more. At the beginning I gratefully
wrote a letter to my father, Konstantin Wecker, who died a long time ago."

With his new stage program, Konstantin Wecker, together with Jo Barnikel
(grand piano, keyboard) and Fany Kammerlander (cello) will link his new book with his musical work in an exciting
his musical work and turn it into a unique experience for the sake of love.
full of music, poetry, mysticism - and love.