When does the event take place?

The reading with music takes place on 16.04.2027 at 20:00 in the Main Hall of the Nikolaisaal Potsdam.

How much is the admission fee?

According to the ticket information, prices start at 24 euros.

Is the event held indoors?

Yes, the event takes place in the Nikolaisaal Potsdam, thus in an indoor venue.

Is there music in addition to the reading?

Yes, the evening combines text and reading by Elke Heidenreich with orchestral music by Franz Schubert.

Where is the event located?

The Nikolaisaal is located at Wilhelm-Staab-Straße 10-11 in 14467 Potsdam.

Is the venue accessible?

The Nikolaisaal refers to accessibility and is also well connected to public transport and parking options.

Elke Heidenreich brings Schubert and language to a special evening in Potsdam

Name: Elke Heidenreich: My Schubert
Start: 2027-04-16T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-04-17T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Nikolaisaal Potsdam

A literary evening between language and sound

With Elke Heidenreich: My Schubert, the audience at the Nikolaisaal Potsdam can expect a literary experience that closely intertwines reading and orchestral music. The author connects her personal approach to Franz Schubert with excerpts from his music, creating a form of evening that is educational, sensual, and emotional at the same time.

When literature meets orchestral music

For decades, Elke Heidenreich has been one of the defining voices in the German-speaking literary scene. As a writer, literary critic, and long-time mediator of books, she possesses the rare talent to express language in a way that remains intelligent, relatable, and atmospheric. In Potsdam, she now takes the stage with a very personal text about Franz Schubert, accompanied by the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt under the direction of Ingmar Beck.

Franz Schubert as a sound space of memory

The evening dedicates itself not only to Schubert as a visionary symphonist but also as a stage composer. Excerpts from the stage music of Rosamunde, the overture The Magic Harp, the overture to Alfonso and Estrella, as well as passages from the Unfinished and Symphony No. 3 in D major form the musical framework. Heidenreich's intertextual narratives create an intimate space for interpretation, where musical intimacy and biographical reflection intertwine.

An evening for listeners with literary sensitivity

Those who love readings that go beyond mere text presentation will find a special format here. The event combines linguistic art, concert atmosphere, and high-level cultural mediation. The Nikolaisaal, with its renowned program and the Main Hall, provides the fitting setting for this author encounter between literature, music history, and personal interpretation.

A fitting location: the Nikolaisaal Potsdam

The Nikolaisaal is considered the first address for good music in Potsdam. The venue offers a capacity of up to 725 people, is well connected by public transport, and is located at Wilhelm-Staab-Straße 10-11, just a few minutes from the main station. The mixture of cultural house, concert hall, and urban location gives the evening a concentrated yet open reading atmosphere.

Conclusion

Elke Heidenreich: My Schubert promises an evening that appeals to both literature enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Those seeking linguistic precision, musical depth, and a vibrant author encounter should experience this literary event live in Potsdam.