“This is my world.” Poetry and Music Evening.
The poetry & music evening with the lyrics and music of Depeche Mode songs on the harp took place in the German Protestant Church in Modra on May 26, 2023.
The concert was symbolically held on the anniversary of the death of one of the founding members of Depeche Mode, Andy Fletcher. The band performed in Bratislava after six years, on May 28, 2023, having presented its newest (15th) album Memento Mori.
The new album, Memento Mori, is not a celebration of death, as its title may suggest; on the contrary, it is a celebration of life and of the fact that we should realize how important it is to live each day to the fullest and fill it with joy.
The evening was held in the spirit of the idea of the new Depeche Mode album and Dave Gahan’s words:
“It takes you on a kind of journey that starts at a place, where you say: ‘This is my world’ and ends with the question ‘How can I make the most of it’.”
Thanks to the combination of poetic lyrics performed by the exceptional Slovak actor, Marek Majeský, and harp music played by the outstanding, world-renowned harpist, Michal Matejčík, while preserving high performance quality, the audience enjoyed an intimate experience, as well as the depth and delight of music and life in the wonderful church atmosphere. 16 songs were performed in total.
Poetry & Music Evening: “This is my World”
Depeche Mode songs on the harp
Poetry of the lyrics/Depeche Mode songs: Marek Majeský
Music/Harp: Michal Matejčík
Idea, concept, selection of lyrics, production: Silvia Balcová Lederleitner
Dramaturgy: Silvia Balcová Lederleitner, Marek Majeský, Michal Matejčík