*St. Brooklyn*, Trummer’s debut novel, tells the story of a Swiss man who sets out to find a home for his music in New York—and discovers a reality that is new to him. It is a novel about the hardships and joys of a life devoted to music, about love, belonging, and feeling like an outsider, about authenticity, disillusionment, and perseverance.A gripping story, but also a reflection: a shift in perspective away from sheltered Switzerland. The challenge of translating insights into real life. Not least, it’s also a reflection on the nature of North America and its cultural and social impact on us.The book comes to life on stage with its soundtrack—the protagonist’s songs, as well as songs that form the Kulisse of the narrative. From the folk revolution of the 1960s to its descendants in the indie-folk scene of the early 2000s and up to the present day.Christoph Trummer reads, narrates, sings, and plays guitar, accompanied by singer and multi-instrumentalist Annina Mossoni.
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