Catena/Marti - My Käthi Smells Like Chocolate
A Tribute to the Bernese Troubadour Bernhard Stirnemann – Bernese Chanson and a reading from the biography “Bene – E fräche Siech”
In 2026, the Bernese troubadour Bernhard Stirnemann would have turned 90. “Bene”—as his friends called him—is considered, alongside Mani Matter, a founder of the Bernese Chanson. Like Matter, he was inspired by the French Chanson. In the 1960s, both helped establish the Bernese Chanson’s current popularity.
Bernhard Stirnemann—a teacher by profession—was, however, more than just the witty Bernese troubadour that many know him as. He ran his own small theater and played a decisive role in shaping the scene for years. As a cultural politician, he served on the Bern City Council and in the Grand Council of the Canton of Bern.
In the fall of 2026, Zytglogge Verlag will publish the biography “Bene – E fräche Siech” by historian Beat Hodler. At the same time, the tribute program “Mys Käthi schmöckt nach Schoggola” will kick off. Comedienne Lisa Catena and Bernese chansonnier Rolf Marti will honor Bernhard Stirnemann with a mix of readings and songs—including pieces for which no recordings exist.
More info
wwww.bernhard-stirnemann.ch
Doors open: 7:30 p.m.
Start: 8:00 p.m.
End: not specified
Age restriction: None.
Wheelchair seating: Please reserve wheelchair seating exclusively through the organizer at tickets@alteoele.ch.
Organizer & Further Information:
www.alteoele.ch
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