3.9.– 3.10. 2026

Sun. 13.9.2026

16:00, Beethovenhalle, Studio

Relaxed Performance: Elsa Artmann

  • Dance, Performance & Music Theatre
  • € 19
SANFTE ARBEIT © Julia Franken
SANFTE ARBEIT © Julia Franken

Contributors

  • SANFTE ARBEIT
    • Elsa Artmann artistic director, choregraphy, voice & dance
    • Diana Treder choreography, voice & dance
    • Anne-Lene Nöldner choreography, voice & dance
    • Annie Bloch keyboard, guitar, voice, improvisation & composition
    • Johanna Klein electronics

    as well as other artists

    Programme

    Life After Love (excerpts). Dance performance

    The event at a glance

    What can I expect?

    »Do you believe in life after love«? – Loosely based on Cher, Elsa Artmann and the SANFTE ARBEIT ensemble embody forms of affection beyond our usual romantic customs in a performance featuring dance, music, and speech.

    What is a Relaxed Performance?
    • An inclusive performance in a low-stimulus environment
    • With individual seating and quiet zones
    • With freedom to move around
    • No requirement to remain silent
    • Duration: approx. 60 minutes

    A Visual Story will be available here soon. It provides a detailed description of the location and the event.

    Childcare

    Visitors to this concert can make use of our childcare service, provided by Proki Kinderevents GmbH, which includes creative workshops and play activities.

    • When and where? 15:30–17:30 in Seminar Room C (Rhein) at the Beethovenhalle.
    • Who is it for? Children aged 3–12
    • Registration: No later than seven days before the event via the linked form.
    Register for childcare
    Today in the Festival Salon

    Opening hours: 14:00–19:30

    Family Sunday – with games, fun, and children’s concerts

    • 14:30 children’s concert: Songs with Krümelmucke
    • 15:30–17:30 childcare available (see above)
    • 16:00–17:30 Art workshop Artefact (for children)
    • 16:00–16:45 & 17:00–17:45 Workshop Make Music Together (for children & parents)

    A description in Easy Read (in German) will be available here soon.

    Description

    Life After Love is a piece about relationships of care outside of heteronormative partnership. It is celebrating its premiere at Beethovenfest – a few days before, Fellow Elsa Artmann will be presenting excerpts in the Relaxed Performance. With a mix of descriptive and poetic texts, humorous pop songs create access for people with visual impairments.