Literary Event in Cologne Revisits Rainer Maria Rilke's Legacy on His Centenary
A literary event titled 'Keiner schwallt so schön wie Rainer' was held at the Lengfeldsche Buchhandlung in Cologne, organized by WDR culture editor Volker Schaeffer to mark the 100th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke's death. Featuring recitations by Helge Heynold, the program included readings from Rilke's works such as 'The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge' and 'Sonnets to Orpheus,' alongside excerpts from Claire Goll's memoirs discussing her affair with the poet. The event, which was scheduled twice due to popularity, blended critique and admiration for Rilke's poetry and personal life, highlighting his enduring appeal among readers and listeners.
Key facts
- The event commemorated the 100th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke's death.
- It was organized by Volker Schaeffer, a culture editor at WDR, and held at the Lengfeldsche Buchhandlung in Cologne.
- Helge Heynold performed recitations of Rilke's poetry and related texts.
- Readings included works like 'The Panther' and insights from Claire Goll's memoirs about her relationship with Rilke.
- The program was repeated due to high audience demand, reflecting ongoing public interest in Rilke's legacy.
Entities
Artists
- Rainer Maria Rilke
- Claire Goll
- Augustinus
- Maurice Maeterlinck
- Gottfried Benn
Institutions
- Lengfeldsche Buchhandlung
- WDR
- Hessischer Rundfunk
Locations
- Cologne
- Germany