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“Edith Piaf interpreted the meaning of her chansons in a moving way like no one else—but what was extraordinary to me was how she, as a person, managed—after a difficult childhood and many personal tragedies—to become the singer who, to this day, captivates everyone so powerfully and authentically. No one has ever moved me as much as this courageous, petite woman, who was, in truth, the greatest,” says Barbara Kramer, who is dedicating this evening to the grande dame of French chanson.

Together with Broadway composer and pianist Terry Truck—Georgette Dee’s longtime accompanist—she sings Piaf’s chansons. Barbara Kramer, a scholar of Romance languages, landed the lead role in “Les Visiteurs” on French television as an actress. The series was a huge success, but she became increasingly captivated by music. In Paris, renowned French lyricists and composers wrote chansons for her: the chanson became her home.

Photo credit: Harcourt Studio 1950

Nov. 20, 8:00 p.m.

Romanfabrik, Hanauer Landstr. 186, Frankfurt

2-for-1: 27 € (seated)

Nov. 20, 7:15–7:45 p.m., box office