Martha Bijlsma makes Bonn resonate with Don’t Mention the War
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An evening between chamber music, movement, and quiet tension at the Theater im Ballsaal
With Martha Bijlsma: Don’t Mention the War, the Beethovenfest Bonn brings a format to the stage that combines chamber music, dance, performance, and music theatre on September 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The production is part of the festival program around the Beethovenfest Fellow 2026 Martha Bijlsma and takes place at the Theater im Ballsaal in Bonn-Endenich. ([beethovenfest.de](https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/artist/martha-bijlsma/2355))
A festival evening with artistic friction
Martha Bijlsma represents a career that convincingly combines classical education, ensemble practice, and contemporary project work. The cellist, born in the Netherlands, studied in London and Hanover, taught for years at the Hamburg Conservatory, and worked in numerous chamber music configurations. With projects like imPULS and the reFLEX concept, she demonstrates a sense for formats that consider music as a living encounter. ([beethovenfest.de](https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/artist/martha-bijlsma/2355))
The stage as a resonance space
The Theater im Ballsaal is perfect for such evenings: a free theatre house with ground-level access, close proximity to the audience, and a hall that creates intimacy rather than distance. The venue is located at Frongasse 9 in 53121 Bonn, is wheelchair accessible, and has a barrier-free WC as well as disabled parking options in the vicinity at Magdalenenplatz. The theater recommends using bus or bike for access due to limited parking options. ([beethovenfest.de](https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/locations/theater-im-ballsaal/44))
Music, movement, posture
The Beethovenfest describes the program as an encounter of chamber music, pop, electronics, performance, and other formats; this is precisely where the unique allure of this edition lies. Don’t Mention the War promises not a conventional concert, but a multifaceted concert experience with choreographic energy, precise synchronization, and a stage performance that closely intertwines sound and body. The performance is designed for an audience seeking tension, elegance, and friction in the live moment. ([beethovenfest.de](https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/artist/martha-bijlsma/2355))
Ticket situation and visitor services
The regular advance sales for the Beethovenfest started on May 1, 2026. For the specific evening, the festival indicates a ticket price of 19 euros. Tickets can be purchased online, via the hotline, or at the advance sales points; tickets will be available at the box office starting 60 minutes before the performance. Different booking processes and conditions apply to wheelchair users and their companions. ([beethovenfest.de](https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/ticketinfos))
In the end, the invitation remains clear: those who want to experience the special live atmosphere of Martha Bijlsma should mark this evening at the Theater im Ballsaal. Here, artistic precision meets physical presence, and chamber music transforms into an intense, close, and lasting concert experience. ([beethovenfest.de](https://www.beethovenfest.de/en/artist/martha-bijlsma/2355))
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