John von Düffel in Bamberg: Music and Reading from Hour Book move the evening
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An evening where piano and language illuminate each other
The reading with music Hour Book takes place on April 16, 2026, in the new festive hall of the Bamberg Municipal Music School and combines contemporary composition with literary condensation. Jochen Neurath's cycle for solo piano meets excerpts from John von Düffel's The Few and the Essential - a literary experience between sound, reflection, and concentrated presence.
Music as meditation, text as resonance space
The cycle consists of twelve pieces, described as meditations. Each individual piece stands on its own, yet a fine network of references, memories, and silent tensions emerges. This is precisely where the literary quality of this evening lies: music unfolds form while the text sharpens the focus on the essential.
John von Düffel reads from a book about the measure of life
John von Düffel, author, dramaturge, and director of the E.T.A. Hoffmann Theater, reads from his book between the musical pieces. His language, characterized by philosophical precision and poetic reduction, fits perfectly with an evening that emphasizes intensity rather than effects. Those who appreciate literary readings, word art, and musical contemplation will find here an evening of remarkable quiet strength.
Bamberg as a stage for literary and musical encounters
The Bamberg Municipal Music School provides a fitting setting for this author encounter with its new festive hall. The atmosphere promises intimacy, concentration, and that reading ambiance that only arises when stage and audience fully engage with each other. The participants from the piano department also contribute to making the format a vibrant example of cultural education and artistic development.
Why the visit is worthwhile
Hour Book is not an ordinary concert or classical reading but a finely balanced interplay of music, literature, and present experience. Visitors can expect an evening that resonates: witty, sensual, and stimulating. Those who want to experience the literary experience live should not miss this date in Bamberg.
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