French magic in Königs Wusterhausen: music and poetry combined!

French magic in Königs Wusterhausen: music and poetry combined!

A very special highlight awaits those interested in culture in Königs Wusterhausen on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Dahme-Spreewald Adult Education Center invites you to “Une soirée française”, a soirée that magically combines music and poetry. Entry is free and open to anyone interested in the artistic beauties of French culture. This is a welcome opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative flair of the Dahme-Spreewald district and to support the adult education center's commitment to promoting cultural offerings in the region. Meetingpoint Dahme-Spreewald reports on this exciting event.

The event will be accompanied musically by “The Timeless Trio of Berlin”, which consists of the talented musicians Kathrin Goschenhofer (oboe), Wolfgang Bensmann (bassoon) and Tereze Rozenberga (piano). The program includes impressive works by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, who is considered a true master of Romanticism and whose music is still timeless today. Atmospheric sounds from his “Sonata for Bassoon and Piano” begin, followed by pieces by other well-known French composers, including “Tercetto” by Théodore Lalliet and the “Andante” from Francis Poulenc’s trio. The “Fantasy concertante” by Charles Triebert and Eugène Jancourt, inspired by Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algeri”, will also be presented. Wikipedia describes Saint-Saëns as an outstanding composer whose works are characterized by remarkable emotionality and craftsmanship.

Literary highlights

But it's not just the music that is the focus of this event. Hannelore Maria Bensmann's literary contributions will guide listeners through the fascinating world of French literature and poetry. She will read texts by renowned authors, including the works of Jean de La Fontaine, Charles Trenet, Charles Baudelaire, Paul Éluard and Guillaume Apollinaire. These literary delicacies promise a deeper connection to French culture, which is firmly anchored in the soirée program.

A look at Camille Saint-Saëns

Camille Saint-Saëns, born on October 9, 1835 in Paris, has established himself as one of the most important composers of the 19th century. He not only worked as a pianist and conductor, but was also an influential music educator. Saint-Saëns made his concert debut when he was just ten years old and studied at the Paris Conservatory. His most famous works, such as “The Carnival of the Animals” or the opera “Samson et Dalila”, bear witness to his extraordinary talent. Despite his early successes, he always returned to the classical tradition and, especially in his old age, thrived in promoting new French music. Wikipedia emphasizes that Saint-Saëns was not only a musical prodigy but also a faithful guardian of the classical music tradition.

This soirée in Königs Wusterhausen offers not only a musical experience, but also a cultural journey of discovery through French art. Anyone interested in experiencing the beauty of French culture - be it through music or literature - should not miss this event. Further information about the event can be found on the adult education center's website at [vhs-dahme-spreewald.de](www.vhs-dahme-spreewald.de).