(scroll down for German review) During his lifetime, Caspar David Friedrich was often criticized. Viewers found his paintings too dark and too melancholic. They were weary of his endless winters, clouds, and mist. Many complained that his figures turn their backs to us, the famous Rückenfigur, denying us a clear view of their faces and …
Month: February 2026
“A white hand wavesFrom fairy tales of old,Where there are sounds and songsOf a magic land.” — Aus alten Märchen winkt es, Heinrich Heine The Liederabend was indeed an entry into a magical land of sounds and songs. Our guides for the evening were Benjamin (baritone) and James (piano), who led us through the poetic …
“One Line a Day” is a diary I received as a gift, and I have been using it for a year now. Honestly, I did not fill in every page last year. This year, I want to be more consistent. Having five years recorded on the same page for the same date helps me reflect …