Chemnitz, Germany
Villa Esche is a Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) villa in Chemnitz, designed by Belgian architect Henry van de Velde and completed in 1903 for the textile industrialist Herbert Esche. It is one of van de Velde's most important residential works and houses a permanent exhibition on his life and work. The villa regularly hosts cultural events, concerts, and art exhibitions.
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Guided tour of the historic Villa Esche, a masterpiece of modernist architecture in Chemnitz.
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A special musical evening celebrating Udo Lindenberg and his remarkable career as an artist.
A historical lecture on Chemnitz a century ago and its transformation toward modernity, presented by Dr. Jens Kassner.
Klez&Mehr performs klezmer music inspired by the Jewish heritage of Erfurt.
Joschka Fischer will deliver a lecture on Germany's search for its identity at Villa Esche.
A lecture on the history of German policy towards Russia, presented by K. Gloger and G. Mascolo at Villa Esche in Chemnitz.
Villa Esche in Chemnitz marks 25 years as a meeting place for business, art, and culture with a special anniversary celebration.
Rüdiger von Fritsch shares his personal story and experiences in an intimate concert setting.
An encounter with German screenwriter and author Wolfgang Kohlhaase.
A Junges Hellerau production featuring Dr. Thomas Nitschke at Chemnitz's Villa Esche.
Dagmar Gelbke's talk show at Villa Esche. An interactive conversation with absent guests.
A lecture exploring the history of ink production in Chemnitz, one of the city's important industrial heritage sectors.
A theatrical adaptation of Patrick Süßkind's "The Double Bass" featuring Hagen Möckel at Villa Esche.
Concert by German artist Ronja Forcher at Villa Esche in Chemnitz.
A remarkable event marking the 100th anniversary of Claude Monet's death, creator of the iconic Water Lilies series. Discover the fascinating story of the life and artistic legacy of the Impressionist master.
A meeting with scientists Dr. Antje Neumann and Dr. Karl-Heinz Hänel at Villa Esche in Chemnitz.
A fascinating lecture on art history with Jakob Schwerdtfeger at Villa Esche.
An introductory lecture on the Chemnitz Ballet's staging of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker", held at Villa Esche.
A qigong and meditation session combining breathing exercises with relaxation of mind and body.
A festive Christmas evening with Annett Renneberg at Villa Esche in Chemnitz, blending seasonal humour, warmth, and traditional holiday cheer.
A festive evening featuring traditional Christmas songs and stories for listening and singing together.
A festive yoga session by the fireplace with instructor Jana Kindt. Relaxing practice in the welcoming atmosphere of Villa Esche.
A New Year's piano concert featuring pianist Robert Herrmann at Villa Esche in Chemnitz.
A magical adventure for children in the Enchanted Forest, starring Hagen Möckel as Father Frost.
Ellen Schaller stars in an adaptation of Elke Heidenreich's "Erika oder Der verborgene Sinn des Lebens" — an intimate theatrical performance at Villa Esche.
An exploration of Art Deco from the Museum of Applied Arts in Chemnitz, examining the characteristic tension between opulence and modernist design that defines the style.
Concert by artist Gunter Schoß at the historic Villa Esche.
A classical concert commemorating the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's death at Villa Esche.
An evening celebrating the literary and poetic works of German writer Franz Fühmann at Villa Esche.