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What to expect

The programme tells about Rainer Maria Rilke with recitation and music.

It follows his development and his travels through Europe.

  • Poems in German and in translation
  • Stories and music for violin and piano
  • Music by Lily Boulanger, Debussy, Schubert and Bach
  • Letters to Lou Andreas-Salomé

FAQ

What can I expect?

The programme uses recitation and music to tell about Rainer Maria Rilke.

Poems in German and in translation

Stories

Music for violin and piano by Lily Boulanger, Debussy, Schubert and Bach

Who is the programme about?

It is about Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), the German-language poet and writer. The description also mentions his letters to Lou Andreas-Salomé, his work as assistant to Rodin, and poems such as Herbsttag and Archaïscher Torso Apollos.

Getting there

Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL

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