Blog post - 31. Jan 2025

Dirk Michaelis reaches hearts and minds in equal measure with everything he does, as he did today at the Alter Gasometer. Songs that are often gentle, but never powerless. Songs that you have to listen to, that challenge the audience and yet are imbued with that simple pop appeal that wins over the majority. Artful and yet light, he proves to be a veritable entertainer, his performance benefiting from the fascinating mixture of apparent understatement, a sensitive feel for nuances and exuberant musicality.

Of course, “Als ich fortging” was not to be missed at the end. All the guests in the hall sang and hummed along, followed by standing ovations. And an enthusiastic audience, who were sent off into the evening with a smile on their faces.

Organiser: Alter Gasometer e.V.