She takes on politicians, is at the forefront of climate strikes, writes articles and books: Luisa Neubauer, born in Hamburg in 1996, is a major figure in the international climate protection movement. "Act as if everything is at stake!" she writes in her book "Against Powerlessness". This aspiration, coupled with tireless optimism, mobilizes people across generational boundaries.
For her "Speech in E flat major", Neubauer joins forces with the string quartet of Ensemble Resonanz, which is known for its innovative, cross-genre programs. Based on the legendary "Golden Record", which astrophysicist Carl Sagan had attached to the Voyager probe in 1977, Neubauer poses the question of how the Enlightenment could have come so far that, despite the best intentions, the entire planet is now endangered. To the sounds of Beethoven's touching Cavatina from Opus 130, she poses the question of what we can still do. And why it is worthwhile.
The program will be accompanied by music by Fanny Hensel, Aftab Darvishi and the impressive "Aheym" by pop icon Bryce Dessner. A panel discussion is planned afterwards.