When does the Carnival of Happiness take place in Lindau?

The event takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.

Where will the Carnival of Happiness be performed?

The evening takes place at the Stadttheater Lindau, Fischergasse 37, 88131 Lindau (Lake Constance).

Who is participating in the event?

August Zirner takes on the spoken performance. Franziska Hölscher plays violin and Marianna Shirinyan piano.

What works are on the program?

Included are Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, as well as works by Stravinsky, Fazıl Say, Prokofiev, Mozart, Elgar, and Schnittke.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 16 Euros according to published event information.

Is the event suitable for children?

Information on specific age restrictions is not available. The program combines classical music, recitation, and literary texts.

Carnival of Happiness in Lindau

Name: August Zirner, Franziska Hölscher & Marianna Shirinyan – Carnival of Happiness
Start: 2026-11-02T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-02T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadttheater Lindau

Carnival of Happiness: When language and chamber music shine together

At the Stadttheater Lindau, Carnival of Happiness on Monday, November 2, 2026, combines spoken performance with virtuoso chamber music. August Zirner, Franziska Hölscher, and Marianna Shirinyan lead the audience to an extraordinary place where humor, literature, and music engage in conversation.

Roger Willemsen's texts meet musical fantasy

At the center is Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals in an arrangement by Jarkko Riihimäki, combined with Roger Willemsen's pointedly rhymed texts. The anthropomorphized animal figures unfold a humorous panorama, where social observation, fantasy, and linguistic wit intertwine.

An evening between recitation and chamber music sound

August Zirner takes on the spoken performance, while Franziska Hölscher on violin and Marianna Shirinyan on piano create the musical dialogue. The program also includes works by Igor Stravinsky, Fazıl Say, Sergei Prokofiev, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edward Elgar, and Alfred Schnittke. The diverse orchestration for violin and piano creates varying sound colors – from dance-like lightness to expressive tension.

Humor as a counterpoint to the heaviness of life

The second part is based on Roger Willemsen's adaptation of the Book of Job The Tired Happiness. Here, carnival and circus meet as extraordinary gatherings of humans and animals, while the stage becomes a space for reflection, comfort, and new perspectives. The combination of acting, recitation, and chamber music gives the concert experience a special dramaturgy.

Live atmosphere at the Stadttheater Lindau

The audience can expect a focused theater evening with clear language, precise synchronization between word and music, and an immediate stage performance. The approximately 90-minute event begins at 8:00 PM and takes place at the Stadttheater Lindau.

Conclusion: A musical-literary experience with heart and mind

Carnival of Happiness brings Roger Willemsen's linguistic art, Saint-Saëns' musical world of animals, and outstanding interpretations to a common stage. Those who wish to experience humor, classical music, and literary stage art in a special concert experience will find an extraordinary evening in Lindau on November 2, 2026.