You likely know the melody, but do you know the words in German? André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra performing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" live in Maastricht.

Cologne band AnnenMayKantereit perform their song "3. Stock" ("Third Floor") for a full house.

Mark Forster sings a song about self-esteem and friendship.

Antilopen Gang is a German hip hop group from Düsseldorf and Aachen. It consists of the rappers Koljah, Panik Panzer and Danger Dan. The song "Enkeltrick" ("Grandson's Scam") shows them carrying out a scam on an old woman.

Reinhard Mey is a prominent German singer-songwriter working primarily in Germany and in France, where he is known as Frédérik Mey.

Heino, the king of Schlager music, performs the song "Junge," written by the German band Die Ärzte, who meant the lyrics ironically. Heino, apparently, does not!

German pop legend Nena performs "Nur geträumt," one of her later hits.

Herbert Grönemeyer's song "Zeit, dass sich was dreht" was the official anthem for the 2006 World Cup hosted by Germany.

Music duo SDP and pop singer Adel Tawil collaborate for a song about missing an ex-girlfriend.

This playful video from Schlager favorite Beatrice Egli reflects on how illusive true love can be.

KLUBBB3 is a Schlager trio with members from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

AnnenMayKantereit perform a song about refusing to grow up.

Glasperlenspiel is a German electro-pop band. "Geiles Leben" is a song about recognizing when it's time to part ways with someone you care about.

At a preview concert, German singer, rapper, and songwriter Clueso talks about the making of his recent album. 

Schlager darling Beatrice Egli sings a song about enjoying life, the video for which features concert footage and backstage scenes.