Max Raabe & Palast Orchester in TrierSun, May 9, 2027Ticketmaster

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Max Raabe & Palast Orchester in Trier

SWT Arena in TrierSun, May 9, 2027 · 06:00 PM

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Max Raabe & Palast Orchester is a Music / World / Europe event at SWT Arena in Trier.

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Max Raabe & Palast Orchester bring their timeless Weimar-era cabaret to Trier. Founded in 1985 by Raabe with fellow students at the Berlin University of the Arts, the orchestra specializes in dance-band arrangements of 1920s and 1930s German and American popular songs. Their first public performance was at the 1987 Berlin Theaterball, where the audience left the ballroom to hear them play in the lobby.

Attendees can expect an evening of vintage elegance, with the orchestra performing original compositions like "Kein Schwein ruft mich an" alongside covers of contemporary artists such as Britney Spears and Tom Jones, all in the signature Palast style. The ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall multiple times and collaborates with musicians like HK Gruber and Heino Ferch.

This concert offers a rare chance to experience the authentic sound of the Weimar Republic, performed by an orchestra that has been perfecting its craft for over three decades. The all-male ensemble, with its lone female violinist, creates a unique atmosphere that transports audiences back to the golden age of cabaret.

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Good to know

  • The orchestra performs around 120 concerts per year, so this is a well-rehearsed show.
  • The ensemble's repertoire includes both vintage German and American songs, as well as contemporary covers in the same style.
  • The orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall multiple times, indicating a high level of artistry.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Palast Orchester's musical style?

The orchestra specializes in cabaret and popular songs of the Weimar period in Germany and American popular songs of the same era, performed in the style of 1920s and 1930s dance bands.

Who founded the orchestra?

Max Raabe founded the orchestra with fellow students at the Berlin University of the Arts in 1985.

Does the orchestra only perform vintage songs?

No, they also perform contemporary music in the same style, including covers of songs by Britney Spears, Tom Jones, and Salt'n'Pepa.

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