When does the event start?

The event starts on November 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

At Nikolaisaal Potsdam, Wilhelm-Staab-Straße 10-11, 14467 Potsdam.

What is the price of a ticket?

The ticket price starts at 13 euros.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Nikolaisaal Potsdam offers barrier-free access and an elevator in the courtyard for wheelchair users.

Are there parking options?

Only limited paid parking spaces are available. Public transport is recommended.

Who are the confirmed participants?

Confirmed are Maren Kroymann as a reader, Sophia Maeno for singing, and Kyra Steckeweh on the piano.

An Evening Full of Music, Attitude, and Discovery at Nikolaisaal Potsdam

Name: An Evening for Ethel Smyth
Start: 2026-11-22T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-22T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Nikolaisaal Potsdam

An Evening for Ethel Smyth: A Concert-Reading Evening Full of Attitude, Sound, and Spirit

On November 22, 2026, an evening unfolds at the Nikolaisaal Potsdam that goes far beyond an ordinary reading. An Evening for Ethel Smyth combines music, text, and stage presence into a finely balanced portrait of an extraordinary artist who continues to captivate as a composer, women's rights advocate, and unwavering voice of her time.

An Artist Who Would Not Be Diminished

Ethel Smyth is one of those historical figures whose work and life reflect an entire era. Her operas and concert works represent musical independence, and her closeness to the women’s movement reflects intellectual and political consistency. The evening takes its cue precisely from this: from a personality who resisted traditional roles and infused her art with attitude. In the theater and concert atmosphere of the Nikolaisaal, this biography gains special prominence.

Reading, Singing, and Piano in Dialogue

With Maren Kroymann as the reader, Sophia Maeno for singing, and Kyra Steckeweh on the piano, the program promises an intelligent, lively form of musical mediation. The combination of spoken text, vocal line, and sonic emphasis creates a stage experience that feels immediate rather than museum-like. Thus, a dramaturgically dense approach to Smyth's life and work emerges.

The Sound of an Uncomfortable Modernity

Ethel Smyth’s music moves between late Romantic heft, lyrical precision, and dramatic energy. Reviews of her operas repeatedly emphasize the uniqueness of her tone: gripping, passionate, occasionally rough, always distinctive. This evening embraces exactly this spectrum and brings to light a composer who has long been underestimated in music history. This makes the charm of the evening: it connects cultural-historical context with sensual presence.

The Nikolaisaal as a Suitable Resonance Space

The Nikolaisaal Potsdam provides the ideal setting for this form of concert-reading evening. The venue stands for a versatile, open program and has barrier-free access; there is an elevator in the courtyard for wheelchair users, and information regarding access and services is available. The location on Wilhelm-Staab-Straße also makes the visit easily reachable. The atmosphere promises focused listening, clear acoustics, and an evening that intertwines content and space.

What the Audience Can Expect

Visitors can expect a musically and literarily concentrated evening that elegantly blends knowledge, emotion, and stage art. Those interested in Ethel Smyth, women in music history, and sophisticated concert formats will experience an intelligent, stylish real-time report: live, close, and inspiring. An evening for the curious, music lovers, and all who appreciate a theatrical atmosphere as a mental pleasure.

Conclusion: An Evening for Ethel Smyth invites an impressive encounter with a great European composer. Music, text, and personality intertwine to create an evening of cultural depth. Anyone wanting to experience extraordinary stage art should not miss this event live at the Nikolaisaal Potsdam.