Eberhard Hertel and daughter Stefanie Glänzen in the radio play Ella!

Eberhard Hertel and daughter Stefanie Glänzen in the radio play Ella!

Greiz, Deutschland - Today the fans of folk music celebrate a very special day! Unpublished recordings of the famous musician Eberhard Hertel have come to light. On July 4, 2025, the first episode of the new radio play "Ella - A Vogtlandsaga" was released, in which Eberhard is on the microphone together with his daughter Stefanie. In this musical adventure, the story of Ella is told, a young woman from a modest circumstances.

The recordings, which were recorded together with the Vogtland Philharmonie Greiz Reichenbach under the direction of Stefan Fraas, offer the audience a captivating journey into the 18th century. Ella, spoken by Stefanie Hertel, and the volatile fear, embodied by Eberhard, have an exciting duel against the intrigues of Hofmarschall by Esmarch and his daughter Dorothea. The audience is kidnapped into a world that is shaped by love, witchcraft and secrets.

The main characters in detail

ella grew up in a small, weathered house on the edge of the forest. Her love for Hans, the son of the senior forester, is threatened by numerous obstacles. The story takes place in 1743 when Henry the XI. the official business of super-graves takes over. Ella has the pitch -black hand to learn from a witch called Thea over medicinal herbs, which directs her fate to a dramatic track. Eberhard Hertel's participation as a fear god is a special highlight in this radio play.

"Ella - a Vogtlandsaga" consists of a total of ten episodes that will appear every three weeks. Whether on Spotify or other platforms, the first sounds are now accessible to everyone and promise exciting entertainment.

behind the scenes

After the sound recordings last weekend, numerous creative minds came together to bring this project to life. Stefanie, who speaks the main role of Ella, is proud to express her roots as a native of Vogtländer in this story. The creative management has the talented Sabine Maria Schoeneich , who has spent her childhood vacation in Greiz and is now the screenwriter and director of the project.

The cooperation with the Vogtland Philharmonie, which delivers music for animation, is further evidence of the strong connection to the region. Here professional speakers and talented lay people work hand in hand to bring the story of the story of Vogtlandsaga to life.

The unforgettable Eberhard Hertel was not only known for his impressive musical career; He also leaves an important family and cultural inheritance. After his death in 2024, his musical heritage remains alive, while Stefanie, who grew up at his side, comes to the fore and continues the tradition of folk music.

With "Ella-a Vogtlandsaga" not only is the story of a strong young woman told, but also a new chapter in the history of the Hertel family, which will captivate the audience.