Udo Jürgens: Klagenfurt honorably dedicated with a new promenade

Udo Jürgens: Klagenfurt honorably dedicated with a new promenade

Last week a special promenade was opened in Klagenfurt in honor of the legendary Carinthian artist Udo Jürgens. The native Carinthian was not only a celebrated singer and composer, but also an entertainer who sold over 100 million records worldwide with his songs. His most famous hits include "Greek wine" and "but please with cream". His winning of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1966 was particularly remarkable with "Merci, Chérie", which earned him international celebrity.

On Sunday, October 15th, the ceremonial inauguration of the "Udo-Jürgens promenade" took place on the Metnitzstrand. In the presence of numerous guests and former companions, Mayor Christian Scheider officially presented the promenade of their destination. The atmosphere was characterized by memory and awe of Jürgens' extensive life's work and his deep connection to the city of Klagenfurt.

a tribute to a great artist

In the speeches by Mayor Scheider and City Councilor Franz Petritz, Jürgen's close connection was recognized with his home town. Both politicians emphasized how important the singer was for the cultural scene. Jürgens knew how to move generations with his partly socially critical lyrics and to stimulate thought. "He was a musician who not only entertained, but also stimulated thought," said Petritz.

The inauguration ceremony was moderated by Walter Rubenthaler, who led through the afternoon and passed numerous personal stories from Jürgens' friends and companions to the guests. Celebrities like beach volleyball icon Hannes Jagerhofer and "Mr. Cocktail" Rainer Husar shared amusing anecdotes who kept the connection to Jürgens alive.

A particularly committed friend of Udo Jürgens, Gert Eggenberger, who devoted himself to the collection of his long -playing plates, also spoke about his passion. Eggenberger has put together almost the entire discography of Jürgens and only searches for a few missing plates.

The musical accompaniment of the celebration came from Gert Brix, the head of the e-board museum, who invited those present to sing along with a selection of Jürgens' hits. Among the guests were also represented by the Member of the National Council Elisabeth Scheucher-Pichler and Vice Mayor Alexander Kastner, who gave the importance of this event further reprint.

The inauguration of the Udo-Jürgens promenade is not only a tribute to a remarkable artist, but also a sign of appreciation for Carinthia's cultural roots. The promenade will certainly become a place of memory and memory of one of the largest musicians that the region has produced. For further information on the event and the person Udo Jürgens, Read more at www.kleinezeitung.at .