The majestic Lichtenberg Castle rises near the town of Kusel in the West Palatinate. It houses the Musikantenmuseum, dedicated to the Palatinate hikers. In the past there was bitter poverty in this area, because the soil was barren and there was no other way to find work. Therefore many men became musicians and played in Paris, London, New York, Berlin and many other places all over the world.

When Kees Vlak von Kusel received an award, he composed his "C-a-f-f-e-e Variations" with the subtit...