Research Diary

Visiting Frank Elstner

Bernard Michaux and Dominique Santana together with Frank Elstner

On 8 November 2023, Dominique Santana, Bernard Michaux and Jil Gaertner visited Frank Elstner. The team met the former German Radio Luxembourg presenter in Baden-Baden (Germany). Frank Elstner welcomed the team in his office, where he is still actively working on various projects. After the interview, the team spent the evening with him in a restaurant.

With a wealth of life experience, Elstner not only embodies intellectual acuity and warm accessibility, but also brings along a rich history that he has shaped through being a Radio Luxembourg presenter for many years. It became clear that the presenter’s life at Radio Luxembourg was still very much alive in him. His stories are infused with the passion for the profession he has spent a lifetime practicing, and his ability to skilfully weave stories shows that he is a master at captivating his audience both on and off air/screen.

We look forward to seeing him again for the interview shooting soon and thank him for the hours of fascinating dialogue and for his valuable support in our project!

Dominique at Frank Elstner’s office.
Frank Elstner shows the team part of his art collection by Gust Graas.