Proust-Matinée in Cologne: A festival of literature on July 6, 2025

Proust-Matinée in Cologne: A festival of literature on July 6, 2025

Brahmsstraße 17, 50935 Köln, Deutschland - The anticipation increases! On July 6, 2025, the traditional Proust-Matinée of the Marcel Proust-Gesellschaft will take place in Cologne-Lindenthal. Under the direction of Reiner Speck , which will warmly welcome the guests, a diverse program of Marcel Proust.

This year, the organizers see great hope for the number of members: The goal of the company is to grow from currently 520 members to 800. In this way, they rely on the exchange between literary fans and the development of Proust's work for a young readership in German -speaking countries, a central concern of future developments of this respected community, which was founded in 1982 to commemorate Prusts 60th anniversary. [ Wikipedia reports that the company regularly organizes international symposia, matinéen and exhibitions. ]

insights and musical accompaniment

At the Matinée, various speakers will have their say. So walburga hülk-althoff about "Marcel Proust, le père hugo and the 'claw des genius'" and Jürgen Ritt will offer fresh prospects at the work of the French writer in his lecture "Nouveautés Proustiennes. Together, the lectures of piano music, played by Sheila Arnold, Tom Pauls and Antoine Chrétien.

A special highlight is the letter from Édouard Risler from 1899, which is printed on the back of the program and is reminiscent of Proust's musical universe. In addition, Bernt Hahn read from texts by Marcel Proust and Jacques Rivière, while the afternoon program is a homage to Jacques Rivière with more Lectures include.

invitation to membership

The Marcel Prox-Gesellschaft has the task of promoting literary exchange and has established itself as one of the largest literary bodies in Germany. Under the direction of Reiner Speck, President of the company, and Secretary General Alexis Eideneier, the doors are wide open to new members. Interested parties are invited to become part of this living community and to turn to the literary heritage of Marcel Proust.

For everyone who wants to deal closer to the work of Proust, the company regularly provides series of publications from the island of Verlag, including monographs and materials. The export option of the archive enables articles and research results around Proust.