
Coffeehouse of Vanities
An evening celebrating European coffeehouse culture at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Vocals, recitation, and piano transport you into a world of music, poetry, and stories inspired by classical authors.
Aachen, Germany
The Altes Kurhaus is a neoclassical building in the centre of Aachen, erected in the early 19th century as a spa and assembly house. Today it serves as the city hall annex and a prestigious event venue, hosting concerts, receptions and cultural gatherings. Its grand ballroom and ornate interiors make it one of the most sought-after spaces for formal events in the region.

An evening celebrating European coffeehouse culture at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Vocals, recitation, and piano transport you into a world of music, poetry, and stories inspired by classical authors.

Four Aachen flautists perform dances from across the centuries and continents - Renaissance suites, Argentine milonga, Bartók's Romanian dances and more, played on flutes ranging from piccolo to contrabass.