Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany
Schloss Landestrost in Neustadt am Rübenberge is a Renaissance palace built in the late 16th century, one of the best-preserved of its kind in Lower Saxony. It served as a ducal residence for the Dukes of Calenberg and later housed various administrative functions. Today the palace hosts cultural events, concerts and exhibitions in its historic rooms and courtyard.
Four poets from Lyrikedition Hannover - Nikola Huppertz, Eva Taylor, Thomas Bothor, and Alexander Rudolfi - read their work at Schloss Landestrost, with cellist Mathis Ubben providing musical accompaniment.
Die Prinzen frontman Sebastian Krumbiegel performs songs from his new album KOMPASS - tackling politics, dreams and music with wit and without a trace of self-pity.
A concert of Venetian Baroque music featuring works by three Antonios: Vivaldi, Lotti, and Caldara, performed at Schloss Landestrost.
JMO - a trio of musicians from Switzerland, Senegal and Israel - blends jazz, Mandinka music and Oriental influences into authentic chamber music. A concert marking the group's 10th anniversary and the release of the album I Nia Yelle.
Sönke Meinen and Philipp Wiechert bring their acoustic guitar duo programme to Schloss Landestrost - fingerstyle, folk and film music woven together, as heard on their joint album "COCOON".
Actor Matthias Matschke reads Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost while musician Stefan Weinzierl provides a live musical backdrop - an evening of sharp wit and gentle irony.
Actor Devid Striesow and pianist Markus Becker weave nocturnal poetry and prose - from Novalis to Kafka - together with Bach's Goldberg Variations and live piano improvisations.
