The former family residence of factory director Siegmund Seligmann is a rare testimony to upper-class Jewry at the beginning of the 20th century and up until the Shoah. High-ranking guests and business partners were received in the lavishly furnished historicist villa. Today, Villa Seligmann is a place of living Jewish culture.
At the Night of the Museums visitors have the rare opportunity to admire the architecture and interior of the building as well as its works of art. The rich evening program offers insights into the history of the house and family, but also into the process of the elaborate restoration in guided tours with experts. Jewish music will also be performed.
This year’s special highlight will be the exhibition “Rubinstein as a guest at Seligmann”, which will be on display at Villa Seligmann until mid-June. The exhibition will be open to the public free of charge during the Night of the Museums.
Program (subject to change)
18.00
Welcome in the garden by Eliah Sakakushev-von Bismarck, Director of Villa Seligmann
Presentation of Villa Seligmann by Eliah Sakakushev-von Bismarck and Teresa Steinhoff
19.00 – 19.20 | 20:00 – 20:20
CONCERT: Choral music from German synagogues before 1938
North German Synagogal Choir, Martin Lüssenhop – conductor and organ
19.00 – 21.30
The Marina Baranova music salon at Villa Seligmann: a space for encounters and inspiration with music and thoughts
Performance and exchange with the pianist Marina Baranova
19.20 – 19.40 | 20.20 – 20.40 | 21.00 – 21.20
CONCERT: Marina Baranova, music salon in the basement
19.30 – 19.50 | 21:45 – 22:15
GUIDED TOUR: Representation and Decoration – The Interior Design of Villa Seligmann from an Art Historical Perspective
Guided tour with Mag. art. Katharina Raab
20:20 – 20:50
TALK AND PRESENTATION: “Oświęcim – my home, my love”:
Sylvia Sobbek on the background and genesis of her artwork – a donation to the Villa Seligmann in the spirit of remembrance and hope.
21:00 – 21:30 | 22:30 – 23.00
GUIDED TOUR: The Villa Seligmann in the focus of contemporary events – house, family and surroundings
Guided tour with Dr. Peter Schulze
Throughout
EXHIBITION: Rubinstein as a guest of Seligmann
Free viewing of the exhibition on the 1st floor
23.00
End of the event, finish in the garden
Prior registration is not required.
Unfortunately, Villa Seligmann is not barrier-free.
The capacity of the listed building is limited. Therefore, please be prepared for waiting times at the entrance, which you can enjoy in the garden of Villa Seligmann with drinks and spontaneous encounters.
Tickets
The entrance fee of €7 is payable at the box office and entitles the holder to admission to all participating venues. You can also find the latest information at www.nacht-der-museen-hannover.de