Overview of the programme
- Creation
- Musical theatre
- Concert
- Theatre
- Heimweh nach Zukunft
- Dance
- Literature
- Rede und Antwort
- Century of Song
- Junge Triennale
- Film
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Creation
Layla and Majnun
Narrative theatre after Nizami Composition by Samir Odeh-Tamimi Text by Albert Ostermaier World premiere
S.M.A.S.H.
Suffocating in aid By Christoph Schlingensief World premiere
Paradise
A journey of discovery by Theatre-Rites
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Musical theatre
Gisela!
or: The Strange and Memorable Ways of Happiness A music theatre piece by Hans Werner Henze, Christian Lehnert and Michael Kerstan World premiere
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Concert
Amo!- I am a lover
Four Centuries of Delirium, Exultation and Fury An evening with Philippe Jaroussky, Christina Pluhar, L’Arpeggiata and guests
Passio – Compassio
A musical quest in the footsteps of J.S. Bach and Sufi mysticism Concert It’s possible that not all musicians believe in God; but they all believe in Bach./ Mauricio Kagel
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Theatre
The Tin Drum
By Günter Grass Adapted for the stage by Armin Petras
Scorched
A play by Wajdi Mouawad
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Heimweh nach Zukunft
Mad Blood
After the film La Journée de la Jupe screenplay and director Jean-Paul Lilienfeld in a version by Nurkan Erpulat and Jens Hillje ”Fuck identity” / Grafitti
Thou shalt …!
The roots of the X commandments New texts – new observations – new discussions? German premiere
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Dance
The Defenders
The Forsythe Company
You’ve Changed
German premiere
Le Cri
Cie. Nacera Belaza
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Literature
The Messenger’s Story
Sherko Fatah reads from his new book first public reading
West-Eastern Divan
Love poetry of the East and the West by Hafiz, Omar Khayyam, J.W. von Goethe, Forugh Farrokhzad, Amal al-Jubouri and others
Heaven can’t be as beautiful as this!
Schlingensief’s dream: an opera village in Africa a benefit evening with Christoph Schlingensief performance
Museum of Innocence
a reading from the works of Orhan Pamuk read by André Jung introduced by Sigrid Löffler
Far is my Prison
a reading from the works of Assia Djebar read by Elisabeth Orth
Ich bin der Staub, du bist die Sonne
an evening with works by Mowlana Djalal ad-Din Rumi and Francis of Assisi with music by Olivier Messiaen and others
Satanic Verses
A reading from the work of Salman Rushdie
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Rede und Antwort
If Love Dies, I Will Die Too
An introduction to the theatrical fable Layla and Majnun With Samir Odeh-Tamimi, Peter Rundel, Willy Decker and Albert Ostermaier Chaired by Eva-Maria Vogtländer
Heavenly Love
A debate about mysticism, ecstasy and gnosis With Claus-Jürgen Thornton, Gerhard Lauer, Stefan Reichmuth and others
Peace be with You
ZEIT Forum Kultur For a Culture of Peace With Josef Joffe, Michel Friedman, and others
Allah’s Daughters
Between male domination and self-determination A round table discussion with Necla Kelek, Güner Balci, Deniz Başpinar and others
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Century of Song
Pişman değilim (I regret nothing)
Kilink Istanbul’da, Proudpilot & Bant, Baba Zula, Ceza feat. Ayben Presented by hosts Danielle de Picciotto and Alexander Hacke A "Century of Song" concert
Aşk şarkilari (Love songs)
Yakaza Ensemble, Fairuz Derinbulut, Aynur Doğan, Burhan Öçal and Istanbul Oriental Ensemble Presented by hosts Danielle de Picciotto and Alexander Hacke A "Century of Song" concert
The Astounding Eyes of Rita
Anouar Brahem Quartet A "Century of Song" concert
Saints and Singers
Von Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group, Sain Zahoor, Pappu Sain A "Century of Song" concert
Bass meets Space
A Dubstep Club Night A "Century of Song" concert
Love´s Deep Ocean
Alim & Ferghana Qasimov A "Century of Song" concert
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Junge Triennale
THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS
A Persian epic by Fariduddin Attar Dance theatre with young people Concept and direction Barbara Wollrath-Kramer in collaboration with Stephan Brinkmann
LAKLAK – A FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN
Laklak – At Home in Many Worlds Children from 6 to 14 discover the diversity of Islamic cultures
KLANGSPRÜNGE II
Dance academy with Pilar Buira Ferre for dream dancers aged between 5 and 10
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Film
Spirit of Islam
A Ruhrtriennale film festival 17th – 19th September