Bridging Borders- 25 Years of the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra
In 1819, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe published The West–Eastern Divan, his final major poetry cycle, inspired by his correspondence with actress Marianne von Willemer and Joseph von Hammer’s translations of the Persian poet Hafez. This anthology symbolises cultural exchange between the Orient and Occident, blending Latin and Persian traditions, and Christian and Muslim cultures. Across twelve books, Goethe explores political and religious themes to foster understanding between diverse worlds. Nearly two centuries later, in 1999, Goethe’s title inspired a new form of dialogue in music. The…
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