Schönherz & Fleer

For over two decades, Richard Schönherz and Angelica Fleer have represented a unique fusion of poetry, music, and emotion. With their acclaimed RILKE PROJECT, they have created an entirely new genre, making the works of Rainer Maria Rilke accessible to a wide audience. What began in 2001 with their first album has developed into Europe’s most successful poetry project, setting standards with gold awards, sold-out tours, and high-profile productions.

A pivotal contribution to this remarkable success is made by the MEWES Entertainment Group, which has brought the RILKE PROJECT to major stages as a tour organizer for years, making it available to an ever-growing audience. Together, they have succeeded in transforming an artistic passion project into a cultural success story that continues to move and inspire people today.

The uniqueness of the RILKE PROJECT lies in its continuous evolution. Schönherz & Fleer consistently bring together outstanding actors, singers, and musicians from various generations and genres into a creative total artwork. Artistic personalities like Ben Becker, Nina Hoger, Dietmar Bär, Max Mutzke, Reinhard Mey, and Iris Berben add new dimensions to the timeless texts, ensuring that each production and tour becomes a unique experience.

This success is underpinned by the distinctive compositions of Schönherz & Fleer. Their emotional, sensitive, yet modern music creates soundscapes where poetry comes alive and touches deeply. Thus, extraordinary productions emerge that unite literature, music, and drama at the highest level. With each new production, the artist duo proves its creative vision and reaffirms its reputation as one of the most significant innovators of modern poetry music in the German-speaking world.