Reading with author Lena Johannson "Clara and Rilke"

Reading with Lena Johannson - Clara and Rilke: A Love Between Words and Colors. Admission €8.00 including a drink. When the admired poet Rainer Maria Rilke sees the young sculptor Clara Westhoff for the first time, he is captivated: by her beauty, her determination, her passion for art. When Clara hears a poem from his lips for the first time, she falls for him – against her better judgment. For Rilke is known to be fickle and is also courting her friend and painter Paula Becker. Nevertheless, an intense love develops between the two, transcending all conventions and inspiring some of the most beautiful love poems to this day. Bestseller author Lena Johannson provides exciting insights into the artist colony of Worpswede and tells of a special love. The successful author is coming to Brackenheim between two Rilke anniversary years. In 2025, we will celebrate the 150th birthday of the poet. In 2026, we will commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death. Musical excerpts from the successful "Rilke Project" by the composer team Richard Schönherz and Angelica Fleer will complement the reading from the biographical novel. The "Rilke Project" acoustically interprets the poet's lyrics in a touching and powerful way. Great voices from Ben Becker to Iris Berben, accompanied instrumentally, are part of the reading. A joint event by the Brackenheim City Library and the Unterland Adult Education Center. Admission: €8.00 including a welcome drink. Admission is free for students. Tickets are available in advance from the organizers and at the box office on the evening of the event.