E. T. A. Hoffmann and Carl Maria von Weber were united in their search for new artistic paths, which found expression in Romanticism. Their works are fantastical and fairytale-like and contain facets of Black Romanticism, which sought to capture the uncanny. Both worked in Dresden, knew and appreciated each other and saw themselves as both composers and writers.
With his opera "Undine" in Dresden, Hoffmann created the first great Romantic opera, which Weber followed up with "Der Freischütz". Weber was also inspired by Hoffmann's work "Phantasus" to write his own novel fragment. Both were preoccupied with the idea of a Gesamtkunstwerk and were active in many different ways. To mark the 250th anniversary of Hoffmann's birth and the 200th anniversary of Weber's death, the Kügelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism is organising an exhibition on both artists and their work in Dresden.
Exhibition dates
"Hoffmanniana"
A prince of fantasy: E. T. A. Hoffmann
The passionate pianist Natalija Nikolayeva studied in Ukraine and at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She has won several prizes and works as a lecturer and publicist. Her chamber music programmes look beyond the horizon and offer insights into the connections between literature and music, such as this afternoon on E. T. A. Hoffmann on the occasion of his 250th birthday.
- With Natalija Nikolayeva (reading and fortepiano)
- Admission: 15 € / reduced 13 €
- Please book in good time online or by calling the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
"Meine Lieder, mein Sänge ..."
On the 200th anniversary of Carl Maria von Weber's death
Dresden soprano Gretel Wittenburg and guitarist Elke Jahn will perform a programme of Weber's songs on guitar on a historical instrument to mark the Weber memorial year. Most of the songs were written in Hosterwitz. Letters and texts from Carl Maria von Weber's life will also be recited.
- With Gretel Wittenburg (soprano) and Elke Jahn (Biedermeier guitar)
- Admission: 15 € / reduced 13 €
- Please book in good time online or by calling the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
Weber and his contemporaries
On the 200th anniversary of Carl Maria von Weber's death
The virtuoso clarinettist and flautist Susanne Ehrhardt takes you into the world of romantic chamber music with Marlies Jacob on the fortepiano. Works by various composers centred around Carl Maria von Weber will be performed to mark the Weber Year.
- With Susanne Ehrhardt (flute and clarinet) and Marlies Jacob (fortepiano)
- Admission: 15 € / reduced 13 €
- Please book in good time online or by calling the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).