Ute Lemper in-person

This morning I finally met renowned German chanteuse Ute Lemper on her way to a radio interview. 

Ute Lemper's career is vast and varied. She has made her mark on the stage, in films, in concert and as a unique recording artist. She has been universally praised for her interpretations of Berlin Cabaret Songs, the works of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht and  the French Chanson Book. As well as her own compositions and the more Jazz influenced collaborations and works. In the world of theater she made her mark with her portrayals on Broadway, in Paris and in London's West End.

Her native Germany celebrated her first and then shortly after tore her apart. This might have been the reason for Ute Lemper why she first moved to Paris (France) in the early 90's and in 1998 packed her bags again and moved to New York City where she lives at Upper West Side with her family ever since.

Knowing that Ute Lemper can be a bit touchy from one moment to another, I didn't expect her to be too happy to see me at 9:30 am, especially because she had troubles to sleep and was up until 4:00 am due to her jetlag. However Ute Lemper was kind enought to sign and inscribe three of my 8x10" photos before she went to the makeup studio and also posed for a photo with me after her interview. Classy Ute Lemper!

 

 

Ute Lemper - "Mack The Knife"
(Live at Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration 2000)