
Reading: Daniel Schmidt - "Löwengrube"
Daniel Schmidt, landlord of Hamburg's Elbschlosskeller, reads from his new book about searching for meaning in unexpected places and the people who found their way out of the darkness.
Altlandsberg, Germany
The Schlosskirche in Altlandsberg is a late-Gothic brick church dating back to the 15th century, closely connected to the town's former castle complex. It serves today as a cultural and concert venue, hosting classical music events and church services in a well-preserved historic interior.

Daniel Schmidt, landlord of Hamburg's Elbschlosskeller, reads from his new book about searching for meaning in unexpected places and the people who found their way out of the darkness.

Prize-winning young musicians from the International Music Academy perform solo and chamber works spanning three centuries at the Schlosskirche Altlandsberg.

A reading with actor and physician Joe Bausch, who shares his life story and experience working in the prison system through his autobiographical book "Crazy Blood".

Young musicians from Berlin and Brandenburg perform works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich in various chamber formations, from string duos to larger ensembles.

The Hugo Distler Music School and the Orchestra Frankfurt (Oder) join forces for a concert evening as part of the Märkische Musiktage, with young musicians performing a varied programme for audiences of all ages.

Maria-Magdalena Pitu-Jokisch and the Erichson-Quartett Berlin perform three Mozart piano concertos in rare chamber arrangements, highlighting the intimate dialogue between piano and strings.

Pianist Richard Siedhoff performs live accompaniment to selected Chaplin comedies - an evening where early cinema comes alive through musical improvisation.

Dance party for the over-30s with Elke Peper, featuring a mix of disco, Schlager, party classics and hits from past decades at Schlosskirche Altlandsberg.