Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn enchants Bielefeld with Piano Concert and Video Art
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A concert evening between Romance, Research, and fine Sound Poetry
On May 21, 2026, the ZiF in Bielefeld will open its doors for a special evening: Musical Exhibition: Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn (1805-1847). The piano concert with video projection combines historical research with vibrant stage presence and puts the pianistic art of a composer at the center, whose work has long been too little visible.
Piano Art with Historical Depth
Monique Rasetti brings Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn's music to the stage with an approach that combines scientific accuracy and musical intuition. The event is part of the UNAM Alemania Cultural and Artistic Project 2026 and is based on an interpretation that is supported by archival work and the study of historical instruments. This creates a concert experience that can not only be heard but also seen.
When Image and Sound Intertwine
The video projection expands the space both acoustically and visually. Thus, a concentrated live atmosphere arises, in which the melodic lines, the romantic orchestration of the piano, and the emotional tension of Hensel's music particularly stand out. Those who love chamber music and demanding piano evenings will experience a format here that is a blend of concert, musical exhibition, and cultural-historical categorization.
A Work That Finally Gets the Stage
Fanny Hensel, born in 1805 and died in 1847, is one of the significant female composers of the early Romantic period. According to the Mendelssohn Society, over 450 musical works by her have been preserved. Her oeuvre shows great stylistic confidence, poetic condensation, and a remarkable range between song, piano piece, and larger forms. The evening in Bielefeld addresses this: it brings this music out of the shadows of music history and makes its individuality audible.
ZiF as an Inspiring Setting
The Center for Interdisciplinary Research is located above the University of Bielefeld and is known as a place for exchange and reflection. With the ZiF space, a setting is created that is ideally suited to this concert: calm, focused, and open to subtle nuances. The combination of an academic environment and artistic presentation gives the evening a special authority and depth.
Conclusion: An Evening for Curious Ears and Open Hearts
This concert promises no loud staging but an intense, wise, and touching musical evening. Those who wish to discover Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn's work live should mark this date. Here, romantic piano music meets research, imagery, and an interpretation with attitude.
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