Het Archief met Koen Crucke

Broadcast on MENT55: 18/07/2025 Excerpt 1: The remarriage with Jan Excerpt 2: Opera in Ghent / ode to Romain Deconinck Excerpt 3: Mister Spaghetti Excerpt 4: The end of an era... Samson & Gert Excerpt 5: Never stop performing Koen and his partner Jan initially got married modestly, with only their witnesses present. But Koen wanted to do it again, his way. 10,000 people attended the opera singer's free performance in Ghent. Children can call him Alberto, but adults shouting "Spaghetti Alberto"? Koen simply doesn't bat an eye! He played the character with great love for 33 years, but he also wants to be recognized for his other work. Koen felt it was a shame, but he understands the decision to end Samson & Gert. Koen misses his connection with Gert Verhulst and hopes their friendship won't be forgotten. A true artist doesn't give a farewell concert—they just keep going! Koen wants to drop dead on stage in front of his audience. He dreams of one day becoming an assistant director at an opera, but quitting? He won't!