When does the event start?

The reading with music begins on September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

In the studio of the Beethovenhalle in Bonn, Wachsbleiche 16, 53111 Bonn.

How much is the admission?

The admission costs 10 Euro per ticket.

What can the audience expect?

A combination of reading, music, and conversation with Annette Frier, Aeham Ahmad, and Mark Ankerstein.

Is the event part of the Beethovenfest?

Yes, the event is part of the Beethovenfest Bonn 2026.

Are there accessibility notes?

The Beethovenhalle is largely accessible according to current information; details can be checked on the event pages before the visit.

Annette Frier and Aeham Ahmad transform Bonn into an evening full of hope

Name: Beethovenfest 2026: Reading with Music: To a New Home
Start: 2026-09-25T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Beethovenhalle, Studio

An Evening Between Flight, Music, and the Power of Arrival

The Beethovenfest Bonn opens with Reading with Music: To a New Home, creating a space for literature, memory, and sonic presence. On September 25, 2026, words and music will meet in the studio of the Beethovenhalle in a form that not only tells but also touches: Aeham Ahmad reads and plays, Annette Frier participates in the reading, and there will be a conversation with Mark Ankerstein from the UN Refugee Agency.

Literary Experience with Political Depth

The evening addresses questions that have long been part of cultural and societal discourse: What does home mean, what does loss mean, what does new beginning mean? Aeham Ahmad's texts lead from the immediacy of flight and exile into a language that connects personal experience and literary quality. The reading with music promises not a detached reflection but an author encounter with great immediacy.

Music that Continues the Stories

Between classical sound and Arabic influences unfolds a musical experience that shapes the tone of the evening. Aeham Ahmad became known as a pianist in the ruins of Damascus; his artistic journey lends authenticity to the event that goes beyond the format of an ordinary reading. In the Beethovenhalle, a reading atmosphere is created in which verbal art and music mutually deepen each other.

An Evening of Culture with Contemporary References

The cooperation with the UN Refugee Agency visibly anchors the event in a larger context. This is about literature as a social resonance form: about exile, migration, solidarity, and the question of how narratives can open new perspectives. The audience experiences not just a program but a literary experience that combines educational ambition and emotional presence.

Venue with a Special Atmosphere

The studio of the Beethovenhalle offers the right setting for this format: a protected, concentrated space where voice, piano, and conversation come close together. The modern cultural venue on the Rhine stands for an evening that begins softly and resonates long after. Those who appreciate literary events with depth, musical tension, and humanitarian context will find a strong date in the Bonn autumn.

Conclusion: This evening combines reading, music, and debate into an intense cultural event. Those wishing to experience Aeham Ahmad and Annette Frier live should secure this date and experience the special atmosphere in the studio of the Beethovenhalle on site.