For his 90th birthday
Concert gala for world star: “Udo, this is your day!”
On September 30, one of the country's greatest artists would have turned 90 - Udo Jürgens was celebrated in Klagenfurt post um at an emotional concert gala.
"At 66, that's when life begins" - just one of the lyrics from his seemingly endless repertoire of great, unforgettable hits. What would Udo Jürgen's life be like at 90? Sadly, one of Austria's most important artists left the stage of life far too early in 2014.
On September 30, the world star from the small Carinthian town of Ottmanach would have celebrated his milestone birthday. In his honor, however, countless friends, fans and celebrities came together at the invitation of Governor Peter Kaiser and Udo's home community of Magdalensberg on Sunday evening at the Konzerthaus Klagenfurt to pay tribute to the exceptional talent once again.
Thanks to the performers Simon Stadler, Edgar Unterkirchner, Hannah Senfter and Regine Turnovsky, the audience was able to experience a very special musical journey through Udo Jürgens' time. Of course, there were also plenty of funny and emotional anecdotes - and there were more than enough of these in the exciting life of the thoroughbred entertainer and gifted artist. His brother Manfred Bockelmann and actress Brigitte Karner provided some insights on site.
"Udo Jürgens was and remains one of the most important ambassadors of our country. It was through him and his hits that Carinthia came to the attention of the world, not least through his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1966 with "Merci, Chérie", said Governor Peter Kaiser. Udo Jürgens was also known for often unabashedly showing his colors with his songs or in interviews and thus also publicly expressing harsh criticism of politics and society.
Udo called me shortly before his death and wanted to invite me to dinner.
Schauspielerin Brigitte Karner
Kaiser recalls, for example, that his criticism of political developments in Carinthia was once even taken as an opportunity to demand the return of the provincial order: "However, with his critical words, Udo Jürgens always remained true not only to himself, but also to his homeland." Despite being a globetrotter, he always carried Ottmanach in his heart.
Udo was my first real reference person - he always included me.
Manfred Bockelmann, Bruder Bruder
"Throughout his life, he was closely connected to his hometown and, until his death, to the friends of his youth. There was never a summer when Udo Jürgens didn't visit his home town," says Andreas Scherwitzl, Mayor of Magdalensberg.
The event in the concert hall was a wonderful, dignified evening full of emotion, which not only the guests present but also countless listeners of Radio Carinthia were able to experience live.
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