It is honor and risk at the same time, pop star Sarah Connor can also sing a song about it. Millions watch while the German national anthem is proudly sung. On Sunday, newcomer Sophia was able to present the Deutschlandlied, written by August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, in front of almost 70,000 spectators in the stadium. The 27-year-old decided on an a cappella version, i.e. a performance without musical accompaniment.
Appearance with national anthem: singer Sophia with a cappella version
Sophia breathed “unity and justice and freedom for the German fatherland” into the Allianz Arena microphone, but she didn’t give everyone goosebumps. It is well known that social networks are not squeamish.
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Criticism and bad comments for Sophia Bauckloh
Within a few seconds, angry tweets with the hashtag national anthem rained down, although Sophia sang flawlessly. “That was so embarrassing!” or “Wants a new national anthem and a professional singer” can be read there. Others were bothered by the version and the missing instruments. “Once and for all: our national anthem is not suitable for singing! It is and will always be a marching song!” Evil hashtags like disgrace or foot fungus in the ear canal were fired. The emotions boiled over.
And even on the singer’s official Instagram account, criticism piled up: “Unfortunately, the anthem really messed up” or “Absolutely scary sung.” Also read: “Sing the national anthem quite normally – like everyone else. It’s the national anthem, not the anthem of Sophia.”
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Fans like Sophia’s version
But of course there are also fans who loved Sophia’s voice and the a cappella version of the German national anthem. “Anyone who spreads such hate here should please stand on the big stage and do it better,” a user defended the singer. Another finds: “Strongly performed.”
As you can see, opinions differ, tastes are known to differ. But you can’t please everyone anyway. For Sophia it was a chance to present herself to a large audience.
“Butterfly”: Who is singer Sophia Bauckloh actually?
Sophia Bauckloh is a young singer and composer from North Rhine-Westphalia. In 2012 she took part in DSDS, but left the recall and before the first live show. After graduating from high school, she trained as a goldsmith.
The nationwide breakthrough came in 2021. Her self-composed songs became successful thanks to TikTok and Instagram. Universal became aware of Sophia. Her debut single “Never Alone” was released in the fall. In 2022, Sophia released the catchy hit “Schmetterling” as a single and won the “Goldene Henne” in the “Climber” category.
Boos for Sané and Choupo-Moting in the Allianz Arena
Singer Sophia Bauckloh wasn’t the only one who had to endure ridicule at the NFL game. FC Bayern kickers Leroy Sané and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting were even booed at home when they were greeted on the screen. The reason for the loud whistle: Not every fan who has traveled to Munich is a Bayern supporter.
Ray of hope for Sophia: A failed performance of the German national anthem does not have to be the end of her career. In 2005, Sarah Connor sang “Brüh im Glanze” (instead of “Blüh im Glanze”) in the Allianz Arena. Today Connor is one of the most successful and popular music stars in the country.
