Der Mann mit dem Fagott

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In their opulent novel about the history of a German family, Udo Jürgens and Michaela Moritz capture the tone of a tumultuous era with almost dreamlike certainty. In 1891, Heinrich Bockelmann, Jürgens' grandfather, strolls thoughtfully through the Christmas market in Bremen. He faces a difficult decision: should he embark on a journey to America in search of fortune, or to Russia, which his father described as a land of unlimited possibilities? The touching sound of a bassoon playing the Russian melody 'Kalinka' resonates with his own feelings and becomes a sign of fate. This biographical novel reflects the fascinating history of Jürgens' family and his own life while illuminating the major upheavals of the 20th century. The narrative spans the splendor of the Tsarist era, the Russian Revolution, both World Wars, the Third Reich, the division of Germany, and the end of the Cold War with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Jürgens reflects on how his family's history has shaped him since childhood, as he has spent many years tracing their legacy. This tale is a blend of truth and fiction, based on his research and the stories of his youth.