"Something is happening here, but you don’t know what it is."
This was probably how the parents felt at the interrupted school concert in Hibbing in 1959, the guests at Cafe Wha? in 1961, the visitors at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, and many who have ever experienced the musical phenomenon Bob Dylan live.
Daniel Holzberg takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey of impressions: songs, lyrics, prophecies, anecdotes, and statements of an iconic artist who has captivated his fans as often as he has evaded their expectations.
"Don't Think Twice" leads us from Dylan’s beginnings in folk music through the sudden turn (perhaps also return) to rock 'n' roll to his status as one of the most versatile songwriters of our time. And it addresses the most important questions: What influence did he have at a very young age on the music of the 60s, what did he mean to many people from that era, and what significance was imposed upon him - the mouthpiece of a generation, a prophet, a threat to society, a biod farmer?
All "truths" about Bob Dylan will be viewed from different perspectives that remain elastic - after an Oscar and a Nobel Prize in Literature, the legendary musician indeed wins the prize of elusiveness.
What is tangible, however, is Daniel's love for Dylan’s vivid lyrics and catchy songs, where it's not about copying but rather about an attempt at spiritual contact with this extraordinary phenomenon of the music business.
In total, he plays 20 songs (from over 800 possible!), will lament the world with Dylan-esque disillusionment, and will also pay homage to his idols, companions, and critics, including Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Allen Ginsberg, Mr. Jones, and of course Woody Guthrie.
By and with Daniel Holzberg
Musical advice Andreas Lenz von Ungern-Sternberg Cooperation Ercan Karaçaylı
"The accompaniment to the songs is perfect, as Daniel Holzberg, born in 1941, simultaneously masters the harmonica, acoustic guitar, and using his foot to play the percussion." (Donaukurier)
Ticket prices
€ 20 | € 25
reduced € 15 | € 20
junior reduced € 10 | € 15 (for students, pupils, FSJ volunteers, and trainees up to the age of 27)
Duration of the performance approx. 1 hour 20 minutes (no intermission)
Production and organizer: Metropoltheater Munich gGmbH