Knut Elstermann presents his new book
Knut Elstermann is a journalist and film critic. In his new book, he embarks on an unusual journey to discover Johann Sebastian Bach. He approaches the composer through the movies and television films that have been made about him over the decades.
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Bach bewegt
Knut Elstermann
Elstermann travels to the original locations of Bach’s life. He speaks with filmmakers and music fans about the challenge of engaging with a great artist whose personality is entirely overshadowed by his works. Elstermann’s book is a declaration of love for Bach.
At the same time, he explores fundamental questions of biographical storytelling. Where does the line between glorification and trivialization lie? How can an authentic portrait emerge when so much must inevitably be fictionalized?
- Friday, June 26, 2026, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
- Location: in the ballroom of Schönhausen Palace, Tschaikowskistraße 1, 13156 Berlin (Niederschönhausen)
(Language: German)
Additional information
Organizer: Förderverein Stille Straße 10 e.V., 13156 Berlin
Fee: 10 euros* / 12 euros.
(* for members of the Förderverein Stille Straße e.V.)
Advance sales starting June 15, 2026
Registration and tickets: stillestrasse@gmail.com or Tel. 030 47 36 79 70
Dates
June 2026
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