Gerhard Schöne, Ralf Benschu & Jens Goldhardt - Ich öffne die Tür weit am Abend

Name: Gerhard Schöne, Ralf Benschu & Jens Goldhardt - Ich öffne die Tür weit am Abend
Start: 2026-08-26T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-26T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtkirche Meiningen

took place · 26 Aug 2026

Stadtkirche Meiningen, Germany

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Gerhard Schöne, Ralf Benschu & Jens Goldhardt - Ich öffne die Tür weit am Abend — Stadtkirche Meiningen, Meiningen

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Gerhard Schöne, saxophonist Ralf Benschu and organist Jens Goldhardt perform at Stadtkirche Meiningen on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 19:30. The programme brings together Schöne's songs, chorale arrangements and organ works-a meeting of singer-songwriter tradition, saxophone and organ in one evening. This is one of six German dates for Schöne, with further concerts scheduled for autumn and winter in Leipzig, Berlin, Potsdam and Dresden. Admission: 26.80 €.

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Gerhard Schöne

Ralf Benschu
Jens Goldhardt

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About: Gerhard Schöne

One of the GDR's most beloved singer-songwriters, Schöne has spent over four decades crafting songs that blend lyrical wit with social conscience - for audiences of all ages. His live shows range from intimate solo evenings to theatrical family concerts.

What's new

2025-10
Schöne premiered his fourth trio programme 'Das, was aus der Seele kommt' together with organist Jens Goldhardt and saxophonist Ralf Benschu on 4 October 2025.
2024-12
Schöne received the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit) in Dresden on 10 December 2024, presented by Saxon Minister-President Michael Kretschmer on behalf of the Federal President.
2024-03
His solo programme 'Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst', drawing on 40 years of songs to invite fresh perspectives on everyday life, premiered in March 2024.

Tour

SchleifeZschopauNeuzelleHoyerswerdaBerlinGothaSömmerdaDemminBornHiddenseeAueGlauchauCoswigLeipzigMeißen

Tracks

Jule wäscht sich niesignature children's song, first released on the 1984 LP 'Lieder aus dem Kinderland', known across generations

Kinderlanddebut single (1980, AMIGA label); one of his most recognised titles

Spar deinen Wein nicht auf für morgentitle track of his 1981 debut album for adults

Alles muss klein beginnenfan favourite featured in family concert programmes

Vielleicht wird's nie wieder so schönnostalgic classic, still performed live; title of a special concert programme

About the venue: Stadtkirche Meiningen

The Stadtkirche Meiningen - dedicated to St. Mary - is a Gothic hall church in the centre of Meiningen, Thuringia. Its origins date to the 14th century, and the building was significantly altered in later periods. Today it serves as a Protestant parish church and regularly hosts concerts, organ recitals, and cultural events alongside regular services.

Stadtkirche Meiningen, Meiningen Get directions

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