GEGEN DEN STROM: La Vie En Chancons

Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 6 PM
Löwenhof Nassau, Obertal 11.
In case of bad weather, at the Kulturkeller of the Leifheit Kulturhaus, Obertal 9a

Free admission

With Giselle Spude, vocals / accordion, Ludwig Hahn, violin, Friedi de Marco, double bass
The Chanson Trio Montparnasse delights its audience with the most beautiful chansons of the great masters such as Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, and Yves Montand up to ZAZ, Carla Bruni, and Zaho de Sagazan. With elegance, passion, and virtuosity, the three top-notch musicians transport their audience into the world of great chanson performers and revive the spirit of the Parisian music scene: a listening pleasure with the most beautiful melodies of France.
In doing so, the trio always remains authentic yet refreshingly original: between skillful interpretation and captivating improvisation, the musicians play with dedication and passion. The result is unique sound colors and an emotional performance that enchants the audience – French joie de vivre in its most beautiful form.

Masterful lineup and musical skill

Giselle Spude (vocals/accordion) brings her impressive voice and virtuoso accordion playing to the stage. Her musical journey began in Gilching near Munich, where she discovered her love for the accordion at the age of six. After studying in Paris with masters Philippe Petit and Richard Galliano, as well as teaching accordion with Georges Moustaki, she gained valuable experience on the world's great stages. With her return to Munich, she founded the Trio Montparnasse and has since combined her passion for French chanson with musical virtuosity.

Ludwig Hahn (violin) gives Montparnasse a special sound elegance with his masterful violin playing. He completed his training at the Conservatory of Munich and the Stuttgart University of Music. His impressive career as an orchestral musician took him to the Orchestre des pays de la Loire, Mozart Chamber Orchestra Salzburg, Munich Symphony Orchestra, and the State Theatre at Gärtnerplatz Munich, among others. His emotional playing style makes him an indispensable part of the trio.

Friedi de Marco (double bass) provides the musical foundation with his rhythmic and harmonic sounds. He studied double bass and guitar at the Hermann-Zilcher Conservatory in Würzburg and is the head of the music studio Musikus in Solln near Munich. His versatility and keen sense of music give the trio special depth and dynamics.

More info: www.festival-gegen-den-strom.de