Time and again, and in a wide variety of formations, he captivated the audience: together with long-time friends from the Manchester Collective or percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger, with musical support from new partners such as Aurora Orchestra, Ensemble Resonanz or the Kölner Vokalsolist*innen, or even just by himself in an intimate solo recital. The constant companion however was the Cologne audience - open to new things and ready to sing along and sometimes even dance (or at least sway).

We are already looking forward to the encore in Cologne with Abel's new solo programme on 30 October 2025!