When does the musical reading take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Where does Strong Together take place?

The reading takes place at vhs Fürth, Hirschenstraße 27/29, 90762 Fürth.

Who is shaping the evening?

Werner Schwanfelder takes care of the texts, and Siegfried Staab shapes the musical accompaniment.

How much is the admission fee?

The admission fee is 10 Euros at the box office.

What topics are the focus?

The focus is on migration in Franconia, historical and personal experiences, departure, arrival, belonging, and the opportunities for open coexistence.

Where can tickets be booked?

Registration and ticket sales are conducted through vhs Fürth.

Werner Schwanfelder Reads in Fürth 2026

Name: Strong Together – A Musical Reading about Migration and Solidarity
Start: 2026-12-09T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-09T20:30:00+01:00
Location: vhs Fürth

When Stories Arrive: A Musical Reading about Migration and Solidarity

Migration is as much a part of Franconia's history as the familiar voices of its towns and villages. The musical reading Strong Together connects historical perspectives with personal experiences on December 9, 2026, in Fürth, opening a reflective space for questions about belonging, origin, and open coexistence.

Between Departure, Arrival, and Belonging

Werner Schwanfelder shapes the literary part of the evening, while Siegfried Staab accompanies the texts musically. The focus is on people who have left their homeland and left traces in a new place: Huguenots, displaced persons, as well as people from Syria and Ukraine. Their stories speak of loss and new beginnings, of foreignness and the gradual arrival in a new society.

Literature Meets Music

The reading gains its special quality from the interplay of language and sound. Texts give historical experiences a personal voice, while music creates emotional transitions and lends resonance to the narratives. This results in a concentrated reading atmosphere where social change does not remain abstract but becomes an experiential human and cultural experience.

Franconian History in Present Discourse

The program demonstrates that immigration is not solely a contemporary phenomenon. Various waves of immigration have shaped Franconia, enriched its culture, and co-determined the development of its towns. The musical reading thus connects literary storytelling, regional history, and a current cultural discourse on diversity, solidarity, and the opportunities for open living together.

An Evening for Listening and Reflection

Strong Together is aimed at all who experience literature as a form of encounter and want to view social issues from both historical and personal perspectives. The intimate connection of voice, text, and music promises a touching literary experience with space for reflection.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a musical reading about departure, arrival, and the connecting power of shared stories. Those who wish to understand migration not just as a political debate but as a formative experience of people and regions will experience an evening full of linguistic sensitivity and musical resonance at the vhs Fürth.