| 11:00
In Lenné's footsteps I
From Cradle to Elysium
Park of Sanssouci / Address: Park Entrance Charlottenhof, Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 34a, 14471 Potsdam (meeting point)
A DAY WITH LENNÉ (seven sleepers day): What would Potsdam's gardens be without Peter Joseph Lenné? He not only left wonderful creations, which we still enjoy in Sanssouci and in the New Garden, in Glienicke, on Peacock Island, in Petzow and in many other places, he also came up with the master plan of turning the "island" of Potsdam into a green countryside paradise. This is why this whole day shall be dedicated to him and his gardens. A resounding homage to one of the greatest garden artist and landscape designers of his era who did not only create small paradises for kings but also the most beautiful of habitats for everyone!
program
A walk in the park with audio drama & singing:
Lieder from the Romantic with VOKALKREIS POTSDAM
(mus. dir.: Matthias Jacob)
Guided tour in German via OHRPHON (audio guide): Dr. Heinz Schönemann
description
In a landscaped garden the paths are much more than mere connections between points A and B, they are in fact the secret guides for the eyes as they decide what the eyes get to see. Lennés garden spaces, including the enchanting area around Charlottenhof Palace, are packed with allusive details. A knowledgeable Sanssouci expert like Heinz Schönemann can read them like a book: you will be amazed when you realize how much this garden has to tell.
We wish to thank the Edition Axel Menges, Stuttgart, for the kind support.
Duration: about 1,5 hours
