Portrait

Who is sugarbear?

sugarbear is a singer-songwriter, singer, lyricist, musician and music producer. But what he loves most is singing, and his vocals convey the full spectrum of emotions, from velvety-smooth and seductive to vulnerable and tender, right through to self-assured and strong – sometimes even all within a single song…

sugarbear’s music is as varied as a colourful box of chocolates and ranges somewhere between pop, rock, folk and chanson.

The songs reflect real-life experiences and an irrepressible zest for life; they combine passion with meaning, provoke thought, encourage reflection and, at the same time, provide excellent entertainment.

What drives sugarbear?

The state of the world, life in all its diversity, freedom and its limits, gender relations, love and death.

Musical Biography

Childhood:

• Guitar,
• Violin and Viola
• School orchestra Cappella Corviniensis
• Church choir

During college:

• University orchestra,
• Folk group Disse Tied (vocals, fiddle, keyboard)

While working:

• The Management Symphony: Concerts at the Gewandhaus Leipzig, including performances conducted by Riccardo Chailly (conductor),
• Orchestra tour of Venezuela with musicians from the Gewandhaus, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt (conductor)
• various chamber music performances
• Gay Men’s Choir ‘Die Tollkirschen’ (bass-baritone)
• Singing lessons at the Academy of Music, Leipzig
• Self-study: Piano & Ukulele during the COVID pandemic
• Choir (bass) in the project Stadtteiloper Leipzig organised by the Ralf Rangnick Foundation