Role

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Performer

Country

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Germany

Birth

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December 12, 1962 in Lunen, West Germany

Genre

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Film

 

 

Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Max Raabe is a German singer and bandleader who has gained international recognition for his unique interpretations of popular songs from the 1920s and 1930s. Born on December 12, 1962, in Lünen, Germany, Raabe grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. He studied music at the Berlin University of the Arts and later formed his own band, the Palast Orchester, in 1986. The Palast Orchester is a 12-piece ensemble that specializes in recreating the sound of the dance bands of the Weimar Republic era. Raabe serves as the lead vocalist and bandleader, and the group's repertoire includes popular songs from the 1920s and 1930s, as well as original compositions in the same style. The band's performances are known for their attention to detail, with Raabe and his musicians meticulously recreating the sound and style of the era. Raabe's career took off in the 1990s, when he began performing with the Palast Orchester at various venues in Germany and Europe. The band's popularity grew quickly, and they soon began touring internationally. In 1992, they released their first album, "Küssen Kann Man Nicht Alleine" (You Can't Kiss Alone), which featured Raabe's distinctive vocals and the band's authentic sound. The album was a commercial success, and it helped to establish Raabe and the Palast Orchester as one of the leading acts in the revival of Weimar-era music. Over the years, Raabe and the Palast Orchester have performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. They have also collaborated with a number of other artists, including German singer and actress Annette Humpe and American jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. One of the highlights of Raabe's career came in 2007, when he performed at the Berlin Philharmonic with the Palast Orchester. The concert, which was broadcast live on German television, featured Raabe and his band performing a selection of songs from the Weimar era, as well as some of their own original compositions. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Raabe's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Weimar-era music. In addition to his work with the Palast Orchester, Raabe has also pursued a solo career. In 2001, he released his first solo album, "Superhits," which featured his interpretations of popular songs from the 1960s and 1970s. The album was a departure from his work with the Palast Orchester, but it was well-received by critics and fans alike. Raabe has since released several more solo albums, including "Für Frauen ist das kein Problem" (For Women, That's No Problem) in 2007 and "Küssen Kann Man Nicht Alleine - Live" (You Can't Kiss Alone - Live) in 2012. Raabe's work with the Palast Orchester has earned him numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1994, the band won the Echo Award for Best National Jazz Production, and they have since won several more Echo Awards in various categories. Raabe himself has been honored with the Order of Merit of Berlin, one of the city's highest honors, and he was named a Cultural Ambassador of Berlin in 2011. Despite his success, Raabe remains committed to preserving the music of the Weimar era and introducing it to new audiences. He has said that he sees his work as a way of keeping the memory of that era alive, and of reminding people of the dangers of extremism and intolerance.

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