When does the reading take place?

The reading takes place on July 3, 2026, at 18:00 at the Diocesan Museum Freising.

How much is the admission?

The admission is 15 euros per person.

Is there musical accompaniment?

Yes, Petra Lewi and Florian Burgmayr provide musical accompaniment with singing and instruments.

Is registration necessary?

Yes, registration is requested at kunstvermittlung@dimu-freising.de.

Where does the event take place?

At the Diocesan Museum Freising, Domberg 21, 85354 Freising.

Is the venue barrier-free?

The museum points out barrier-free offers and assistance on site; for specific questions, it is advisable to contact the museum.

Eichendorff's Romance Sounds New: Udo Wachtveitl Reads in Freising

Name: From the Life of a Good-for-Nothing - Reading
Start: 2026-07-03T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-03T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

A romantic evening full of language, music, and longing in Freising

With Udo Wachtveitl, Joseph von Eichendorff's novella classic From the Life of a Good-for-Nothing receives a voice on July 3, 2026, at the Diocesan Museum Freising that makes literature an experience of a living event. The reading combines linguistic artistry, musical accompaniment, and that fine reading atmosphere in which romance does not appear as school material but as an immediate literary experience.

Eichendorff's Romance Reheard

Eichendorff is regarded as one of the great German romantics; his most famous prose work was published in 1826 and remains one of the highlights of romantic narrative literature to this day. The story of the seemingly aimless wandering good-for-nothing unfolds the charm of nature, movement, longing, and poetic freedom. Especially in the reading, this character gains a presence that hovers between melancholy and lightness.

Udo Wachtveitl as a narrator with presence

When an experienced speaker like Udo Wachtveitl reads a literary classic, the focus shifts from the mere text to the acoustic form. Voice, rhythm, and language melody carry the novella, while Eichendorff's fine irony and his romantic imagery unfold. The evening is complemented by Petra Lewi with singing, ukulele, and singing saw, as well as Florian Burgmayr on tuba and accordion. Thus, an interdisciplinary literary experience emerges, artfully intertwining narrative and music.

Place with cultural aura: The Diocesan Museum Freising

The Diocesan Museum Freising at Domberg is a place with cultural radiance and clear addressability for the audience. According to the museum, the visit is organized to be barrier-free; in addition, the city of Freising exhibits a parking space near the Diocesan Museum. For literature lovers, this means: a venue that provides not only exhibitions but also atmosphere - calm, concentrated, and open to focused listening.

What visitors can expect this evening

The event begins on July 3, 2026, at 18:00 and is designed as a reading with musical accompaniment. The admission fee is 15 euros; registration is requested via email. Those who partake in this evening will experience a wise, sensual approach to German Romanticism, supported by professional speaking artistry and a carefully curated cultural framework.

Conclusion: This reading promises a literary evening of quiet intensity, musical delicacy, and romantic radiance. Those who want to rediscover Eichendorff or experience the classic in a lively form should not miss this date in Freising.