Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Name: Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Start: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-10T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Nikolaikirche

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 · 18:00

Nikolaikirche, Rostock, Germany

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Field Commander C. - The Songs of Leonard Cohen — Nikolaikirche, Rostock

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Field Commander C. brings the songs of Leonard Cohen to Nikolaikirche in Rostock on Sunday, 10 January 2027. This is one of nine German dates on the tour dedicated to Cohen's work. Nikolaikirche is a Gothic brick church from the 13th century, characteristic of northern German Gothic architecture, which once served merchants and sailors. Its interior, steeped in history, will provide a distinctive setting for interpretations of one of the twentieth century's greatest poets.

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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: Nikolaikirche

The Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas' Church) in Rostock is a Gothic brick church dating back to the 13th century, characteristic of the North German Brick Gothic style. Originally a parish church for merchants and sailors, it has been used as a venue for concerts, organ recitals, and cultural events. Its impressive vaulted interior and historic organ make it a notable setting for classical and sacred music performances.

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