The gothic romance of horror and terror author Edgar Allan Poe, accompanied by musical effects and vividly recited by Stefan Schael by the flickering light of candles: The artist steps into the role of a character from the poet’s pen and, through the expressive power of his voice, creates an atmosphere that sends chills down your spine.
Under the title “It Is the Beating of This Terrible Heart,” the artist focuses on the works “The Pit and the Pendulum” and (after an intermission) “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.”
Guests can look forward to a special kickoff to the “Ohrenschmaus im Oktober” series. Carefully selected music and ambient soundscapes will enhance the evening’s extraordinary atmosphere.
Information:
The popular “Ohrenschmaus” series kicks off on Friday, October 9, with a spooky reading by and featuring Stefan Schael, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Lebenstedt Public Library (Joachim-Campe-Straße 4).
Advance tickets are available for 10 euros directly at the Lebenstedt and Bad City Libraries. Tickets at the door cost 12 euros. For more information, call 05341 – 839 3434 or email stadtbibliothekstadt.salzgitterde.
About Stefan Schael:
The artist Stefan Schael successfully studied acting and musical theater in Hamburg. For over ten years, he was a member of the ensemble at the South Thuringian State Theater in Meiningen. Stefan Schael has toured Europe multiple times with the musical “The Phantom of the Opera.”
In Salzgitter in 2023, he wowed audiences with his portrayal of Elvis Presley.
Further information is available on his website (https://www.stefan-schael.de (opens in a new tab))
About Edgar Allan Poe:
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) is considered the most important figure of American Romanticism. His detective and horror stories are among the classics of horror literature and are characterized by analytical acumen and his penchant for the macabre. He had a particularly profound influence on the genres of detective fiction, horror, and science fiction.
His work continues to be rediscovered time and again.
About the “Ohrenschmaus Series”:
“Ohrenschmaus im Oktober” is the name of the special event series hosted by the Salzgitter City Library on three Fridays in October. Humor, music, wine, and literary enjoyment take center stage.
The popular series continues with the reading concert “Nachtgedanken” by and featuring Patricia Prawit on Friday, October 16 (7:00 p.m. at the Lebenstedt City Library).
The series concludes with a reading by Roland Lange and Dirk Heimberg from their book “Harzhölle” on Friday, October 23 (6:30 p.m. at the City Library in Salzgitter-Bad).
Tickets are available for all events.