Overview
Musica Alta Ripa, the acting couple Jens Harzer and Marina Galic, and other musicians bring to life the correspondence between Electress Sophie, her daughter Sophie Charlotte, and the universal genius. General information Date: 11 December 2026 Time: 19:30 Venue: Galerie Herrenhausen, Hanover Duration: approx. 90 minutes, including interval Tickets: 35 / 25 / 15 / 10 euros, reduced price 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 euros Information: An event of the City of Hanover in cooperation with the Leibniz Festival Days, presented by the Leibniz Stiftung Hannover. The box office opens one hour before the event begins. Tickets also grant admission to the Great Garden on the day of the event (please observe the regular opening hours). Concessions Eligible for concessions are school pupils, trainees, students and participants in voluntary service programmes up to the age of 30, people with a degree of disability of at least 50, and holders of the HannoverAktivPass. Children under 6 do not need a ticket if they do not require their own seat. With Franziska Giesemann – soprano Anna Padalko – alto Musica Alta Ripa Bernward Lohr – conductor Jens Harzer and Marina Galic – readings
Programme
Correspondence between Leibniz, Electress Sophie of Hanover and Sophie Charlotte, framed by vocal duets and scherzi by Agostino Steffani
Description
Leibniz’s gift for profound and trusting friendships found ideal partners in Electress Sophie of Hanover and her daughter, who lived in Berlin, the Prussian Queen Sophie Charlotte. He maintained an inspiring correspondence with both women. The intellectual humour, eloquence and deep affection between the correspondents make the letters a literary event. The readings are framed by vocal duets and scherzi by Agostino Steffani. Steffani was famous throughout Europe for these chamber works, and other composers such as Handel took inspiration from his compositions. The event is also the closing event of the 2026 Leibniz Festival Days, organised by the Leibniz Stiftung. An event of the City of Hanover in cooperation with the Leibniz Festival Days, presented by the Leibniz Stiftung Hannover.
Programme
Correspondence between Leibniz, Electress Sophie of Hanover and Sophie Charlotte, framed by vocal duets and scherzi by Agostino Steffani
Description
Leibniz’s gift for profound and trusting friendships found ideal partners in Electress Sophie of Hanover and her daughter, who lived in Berlin, the Prussian Queen Sophie Charlotte. He maintained an inspiring correspondence with both women. The intellectual humour, eloquence and deep affection between the correspondents make the letters a literary event. The readings are framed by vocal duets and scherzi by Agostino Steffani. Steffani was famous throughout Europe for these chamber works, and other composers such as Handel took inspiration from his compositions. The event is also the closing event of the 2026 Leibniz Festival Days, organised by the Leibniz Stiftung. An event of the City of Hanover in cooperation with the Leibniz Festival Days, presented by the Leibniz Stiftung Hannover.
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