John Donne & Joseph Brodsky
“Death Duel” is perhaps the most famous sermon in the world, delivered by the eloquent metaphysical poet John Donne in the presence of King Charles I in 1631. They are John Donne’s last publicly spoken words before his death and eternal silence.
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Ben Becker - Todesduell
Marked by serious illness, he, the poet and preacher of St. Paul’s in London, describes life as a duel with death and achieves a depth and intensity that goes beyond any sermon.
His text is an explosion. True, shocking, ruthless in its view of the transience of life and at the same time full of a power and hope that surpasses death.
In John Donne’s “Death Duel”, life wins.
- Ben Becker, director & actor
- Marike Moiteaux, artistic director
- John von Düffel, dramaturgy
- Cathedral organist Andreas Sieling, organ
- Daniel Ott, arranger
- Kristina Weiss-Busch, costume
Admission from 7:30 p.m.
(PLAY IN GERMAN)
Dates
February 2025
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