Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Name: Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Start: 2027-02-19T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-19T22:30:00+01:00
Location: St. Nikolai Kirche zu Kiel

Fri, 19 Feb 2027 · 19:30

St. Nikolai Kirche zu Kiel, Germany

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Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen — St. Nikolai Kirche zu Kiel, Kiel

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Field Commander C. brings Leonard Cohen's work to St. Nikolai Kirche zu Kiel on Friday, 19 February 2027 at 19:30. This historic evangelical church in the heart of the old city, with roots reaching back to the 13th century, will host an evening devoted to the iconic songs of the Canadian poet and musician. The concert is one of nine German dates on the tour, spanning cities from Münster to Leipzig. The church's distinctive North German Gothic interior will provide a singular setting for this artistic tribute.

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About: Leonard Cohen

A poet who became a recording artist only in his thirties, Cohen built a catalogue that grew richer with every decade - his gravelly baritone and unflinching lyrics on love and loss still resonate worldwide, years after his death in 2016.

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Rolling Stone ranking among the 100 Greatest Songwriters of all time

studio albums released across a recording career of nearly 50 years

peak chart position of Old Ideas (2012) on the Billboard 200

chart positions reached by Old Ideas in Canada, Poland, Czech Republic and 9 other countries

What's new

2026-05
The Jerusalem Post reported in May 2026 that previously unknown recordings of Cohen's 1972 concerts in Israel may finally be released publicly.
2024-11
The concert documentary 'Leonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will', featuring performances by Sting, Lana Del Rey, Elvis Costello and others, premiered on CBC Gem on 20 November 2024.
2024-11
The documentary 'If It Be Your Will' won a 2025 Rockie Award in the Arts & Culture category.

Tracks

HallelujahWritten in 1984, later covered by hundreds of artists including Jeff Buckley; one of the most performed songs in popular music history

SuzanneDebut-era folk classic, first popularised by Judy Collins in 1967 before Cohen recorded it himself

Bird on the WireFrom Songs from a Room (1969), one of his most enduring and widely covered songs

Everybody KnowsCentrepiece of I'm Your Man (1988), the album that introduced Cohen to a new generation

You Want It DarkerTitle track of his final studio album, released just 19 days before his death in November 2016

Recent shows

Dec 21, 2013 Vector Arena, Auckland (NZ)
Dec 18, 2013 TSB Bank Arena, Wellington (NZ)
Dec 17, 2013 TSB Bank Arena, Wellington (NZ)

About the venue: St. Nikolai Kirche zu Kiel

St. Nikolai Kirche zu Kiel is a historic Protestant church in the heart of Kiel's old town, dating back to the 13th century. It is one of the oldest and most significant sacred buildings in the city, featuring notable Gothic brick architecture. The church regularly hosts concerts, organ recitals, and cultural events alongside its religious services.

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Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen

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