The foundation aRTISTS iN dIVINE sPIRIT e.V. established by Janet Tyler-Lummer and the Organization "Aachner Engel" on December 7th, 2007 at the Eurogress Aachen sponsored by 100’5 DAS HIT RADIO and PORTA furniture, presented a Benefits Gala that was world class.
Together with 18 regional newcomer talents, that were rehearsed by Nicole Malangré and David Michael Johnson the stars presented a unique and emotional show. Through out the program, Sara Tim, moderator of 100’5 together with Natalia Avelon, well known as an actress in "Das Wilde Leben" and through its hits Single Summerwine with” HIM ” front man Ville Vallo moderated with grace and charm.
Steve Markusfeld was the director that conceptualized the evening.
The Star Musical Performers:
Alex Melcher (We will rock you)
Dominique Aref (Aida)
Anastasia Bain (Lion King)
David Michael Johnson (We will rock you)
Nicole Malangré (Mamma Mia!)
Kevin Tarte (3 Musketeers)
The evening began with the entrance of a charming little girl with angel wings, (China Mezzullo) that emerged as a beautiful thread again and again through-out the show.
China waved and welcomed the Aachener public and then brought in the Musical people band from Stuttgart under the direction of Michael Schüller, as well as all the participants for the evenings first song.
Starting with "Seasons of Love" from the musical “Rent” (sung by the entire cast ), followed with a short presentation of each star. Then two other pieces followed from the musical “ Rent” - "One Song Glory" sung by Alex Melcher and "Take me or leave me", sung by David Michael Johnson and Anastasia Bain.
After these wonderfully interpreted pieces, followed Kevin Tarte, who like all the other participants, showed his special gift this evening with "This is the moment" which continued the beautiful threat. Songs followed from “Elisabeth” and Dance of the Vampires in which two of the newcomer artists (Karoline Drechsel and Phillipp Maurer) with "Wenn ich tanzen will "shone brightly. Kevin Tarte was joined by another newcomer artist (Martin Curtz) to sing “Unstillbare Gier”.
Another highlight of the evening was the performance of "Fame" by Dominique Aref with the 18 newcomers dancing and singing all around her." It was terrific.
The altogether 18 new comer artists showed more than just their solo talents. Supporting background vocals were sung by profi singer Christine Dechantsreiter and profi singer Juliana de Aquino.
The evening continued with ”Mamma Mia” and “Die Sieger hat die Wahl”. In a duet with local talent Sarah Schiffer, Aachener musical star Nicole Malangré sang" Danke für die Lieder" .Naturally “We Will Rock You” was on the program.
Alex Melcher, David Michael Johnson and Anastasia Bain with "Another one Bites the Dust" "We are the Champions" and naturally the title song "We Will Rock You"was interpreted beyond belief.
To close the evenings “We Will Rock You” star Alex Melcher sang his song "For the Children”, that he recorded together with Natalia Avelon and many other stars from the musical scene. With some musical and technical fireworks, the Stars and participants said good-bye with “Time Warp “ to a thrilled Aachener public who were not able to get enough.
During the reprise of “Seasons of Love”, the Producer, Martin Grefen of 100”5 DASHITRADIO thanked everyone with flowers for the magnificent collaboration and the emotional performance of all participants in front of and behind the stage. €10,000.- was raised this evening for the 2 charities. The amount was divided equally between the 2 organizations.
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