When does Hymns to the Night take place in Duisburg?

The concert takes place on Sunday, January 24, 2027, at 7:00 PM.

Where is the concert held?

The venue is the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle at König-Heinrich-Platz in 47051 Duisburg.

Who performs at Hymns to the Night?

Markus Becker is responsible for the piano part, while Devid Striesow manages the recitation.

What works and texts are on the program?

The program includes Bach's Goldberg Variations and improvisations at the piano, combined with texts from Novalis, Heine, Strindberg, Kaléko, Kafka, Beckett, and Freud.

How much do the tickets cost?

Regular tickets are available from 10 euros. Discounted tickets start at 5 euros.

Is there an introduction before the concert?

A live concert guide begins at 6:15 PM in Conference Room 6 of the Congress Center in CityPalais.

Markus Becker and Devid Striesow musically open Duisburg's mysterious night

Name: Hymns to the Night
Start: 2027-01-24T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-24T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Mercatorhalle Duisburg

When the night connects music and words

On Sunday, January 24, 2027, the Philharmonie Mercatorhalle in Duisburg will transform into a resonance space for dreams, fears, and longings. In Hymns to the Night, pianist Markus Becker and actor Devid Striesow meet in an extraordinary duo evening of piano music and recitation.

Between Dream World and Insomnia

The night appears in this concert as a mysterious counterpart to the daily routine: solemn and mystical, ghostly and nightmarish. Texts by Novalis, Heinrich Heine, August Strindberg, Mascha Kaléko, Franz Kafka, Samuel Beckett, and Sigmund Freud meet the expressive sound language of the piano.

Bach's Goldberg Variations in Dialogue with Literature

The musical center features Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. This epochal work combines structural clarity with great emotional depth and will be expanded on this evening through improvisations at the piano. Markus Becker shapes the orchestration of the evening solely at the instrument, with precise articulation, virtuosic synchronization, and a fine sense for the dramatic tension between silence and sound.

Devid Striesow's Voice as a Stage Instrument

Devid Striesow leads with his distinctive stage performance through the literary abysses and luminous fantasies of the night. His recitation uncovers the inner music of the texts: Kafka's insomnia carries a nervous tension, Beckett's surreal monologues sound like voices from an in-between realm, while Heine and Novalis open the romantic dream world.

A Chamber Concert with Cinematic Atmosphere

Markus Becker is among the prominent German pianists and has been awarded the Echo Klassik, the German Record Critics' Award, and the Opus Klassik. Devid Striesow is known from theater, cinema, and television, receiving the Alfred Kerr Prize as well as the German Film Award, giving musical readings a special presence. Together, they create an intense concert experience blending chamber music, literary evening, and scenic meditation.

Conclusion: An Evening for Open Ears and Inner Images

Hymns to the Night promises a concentrated live atmosphere where Bach, romantic poetry, modern prose, and free improvisation intertwine. Those who want to not just hear music but experience it as a space for thought should discover this special concert live at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg.