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Eurovision Commentator: Sarah Engels Among Vienna's Best Live Voices
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Eurovision Commentator: Sarah Engels Among Vienna's Best Live Voices

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • German commentator Thorsten Schorn praises singer Sarah Engels as one of the best live vocalists at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
  • Schorn believes Engels is highly motivated and will deliver a top-tier performance, drawing parallels to Isaak's successful run two years prior.
  • Despite not being a favorite among betting odds, Schorn emphasizes Engels' vocal talent and compares the excitement of Eurovision to Christmas.

As the Eurovision Song Contest approaches its grand finale in Vienna, German commentator Thorsten Schorn has lauded Germany's representative, Sarah Engels, highlighting her as one of the strongest live vocalists in the competition. Schorn, who is commentating the contest for the third time, expressed confidence in Engels' ability to deliver a spectacular performance, noting her high motivation and experience from shows like 'Deutschland sucht den Superstar.'

We can be pleased that she is representing Germany at the ESC.

โ€” Thorsten SchornPraising Sarah Engels' participation.

Schorn draws a parallel between Engels and Isaak, who secured a respectable twelfth place for Germany two years ago. He asserts that both artists share a common trait: their voices rank among the best of their generation when performed live. This comparison aims to bolster confidence in Germany's chances, even if Engels isn't currently favored by the betting odds.

She is top motivated. She wants to know it now and will deliver the best possible show in Vienna.

โ€” Thorsten SchornDescribing Sarah Engels' determination.

For Schorn, Eurovision is more than just a competition; it's an annual event filled with anticipation and excitement, akin to Christmas. He emphasizes the unique and special nature of the music presented each year, suggesting that despite familiarity with the routines, the event always holds surprises. This perspective underscores the cultural significance and emotional investment Germany, and indeed many participating nations, place on the Eurovision Song Contest.

Their voices belong live to the best of their year.

โ€” Thorsten SchornComparing Sarah Engels' vocal talent to Isaak's.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.