Since I Saw Him in Bielefeld: Song Evening with Schumann in the Capella Hospitalis

Event: Since I Saw Him – Sound and Poetry in the Capella Hospitalis in Capella Hospitalis, Teutoburger Straße 50, 33604 Bielefeld on 7. June 2026

Date and Time

7. June 2026 18:00

Artist

Location

Capella hospitalis
Teutoburger Str. 50, 33604 Bielefeld, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

ConcertsLiterature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

A Song Recital Between Longing and Language Art

The evening Since I Saw Him brings a romantic song cycle into an intimate reading atmosphere in the Capella Hospitalis Bielefeld on June 7, 2026, where sound and poetry meet directly. The focus is on Robert Schumann's Frauenliebe und -leben (Women's Love and Life), complemented by other works from Romantic composers as well as a contrasting contemporary accent by Ketan Bhatti. The event combines musical finesse with cultural-historical depth, transforming a concert into a literary experience. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1596172?utm_source=openai))

Romance as a Stage for Inner Movements

Schumann's song cycle unfolds a narrative about love, devotion, pain, and hope. This condensation of feeling and form defines the literary quality of the program: The soprano's voice interacts with the piano not as an accompaniment but as a second narrative voice. Thus, an author encounter with Schumann's romantic language emerges, which still belongs to the core of the song repertoire. ([capella-hospitalis.de](https://www.capella-hospitalis.de/veranstaltungen.html?utm_source=openai))

A Place with Intimacy, Resonance, and History

The Capella Hospitalis, as the former chapel of the Bielefeld Clinic, is a venue with a historical aura. The chapel was opened in 1899 and preserved as a monument; today it serves as a lively place for encounters, readings, music, and dance. For the audience, this means short distances, concentrated acoustics, and an atmosphere that carries every word and note. According to the organizer, access is possible without restrictions. ([klinikumbielefeld.de](https://www.klinikumbielefeld.de/capella-hospitalis.html?utm_source=openai))

What the Audience Can Expect This Evening

On stage are Katharina Adam as soprano and Djamilija Keberlinskaja-Wehmeyer at the piano. The program spans from romantic intimacy to contemporary reflection. This is precisely what makes it appealing: Anyone who wants to not just hear classical music but experience it in a cultural context will find an evening of high artistic density here. The event is free of charge, and donations are welcome. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1596172?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Since I Saw Him is a concert for all who appreciate romantic song art, literary depth, and a special venue. Anyone wanting to experience Bielefeld's culture in concentrated form during the summer should not miss this evening. Here, that rare interplay of closeness, sound, and meaning unfolds live, resonating long after. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1596172?utm_source=openai))

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