Musician

British critics labelled him »Boogiemeister of the world«

Photographer

author of the best selling photo book of steam locomotives »The Magic Of Trains«

Mentor

the key figure of the Boogie Woogie revival, inspiring houndreds of pianists to learn and perform this music

Donor

founder of the charitable foundation for the preservation of monuments on rails »Kultur auf Schienen«

Engaged Citizen

sponsor and curator of

Bertini Preis e. V. Hamburg