When does the event take place?

On May 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Steingraeber & Söhne House Bayreuth, Rococo Hall.

What is the admission fee?

The ticket price is 25 euros per person.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the performance takes place inside the Rococo Hall.

What can the audience expect?

Announced are melodramas by Anton Arenski and subsequently an artist talk as part of the Gluck Festival.

Where is the venue located?

At Friedrichstraße 2, 95444 Bayreuth.

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Anja Silja ignites an evening full of musical gravity in the Rococo Hall

Name: Anja Silja in the Rococo Hall with Richard van Schoor
Start: 2026-05-23T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-23T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Steingraeber & Söhne Haus Bayreuth, Rokokosaal

An afternoon where the voice breathes history

When Anja Silja performs in the Rococo Hall of the Steingraeber & Söhne House, Bayreuth condenses into a place of musical remembrance and contemporary performing art. On May 23, 2026, during the Gluck Festival, grand recitation, finely drawn piano artistry, and the atmosphere of a house that has carried sound culture for centuries come together. Alongside Richard van Schoor, a stage experience unfolds that does not rely on effect but on inner tension, concentrated presence, and the magic of the moment. ([steingraeber.de](https://www.steingraeber.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Piano-Time-2026-27.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Melodramas that seem out of time

The announced program framework with melodramas by Anton Arenski opens a rarely heard dramatic space: Between language and music, a delicate suspension is created where every word carries weight and every piano note further defines the scene. Particularly in the historical Liszt grand piano of the Rococo Hall, this form gains special intensity, as space, instrument, and voice do not work separately, but as a single instrument of imagination. ([steingraeber.de](https://www.steingraeber.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Piano-Time-2026-27.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Anja Silja: A Grand Dame with Unbroken Stage Power

Anja Silja is one of the most prominent personalities in German musical theater. Her career represents vocal presence, dramatic willingness to take risks, and the ability to not just portray characters but to charge them psychologically. The fact that she can be experienced again in Bayreuth gives this date a special aura: Here, experience meets the present, interpretative history meets vibrant theater atmosphere. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anja_Silja?utm_source=openai))

Richard van Schoor and the Art of Differentiated Accompaniment

Richard van Schoor does not act merely as an accompanist but as a co-creator of a musical dialogue. His work shows a pronounced sensitivity for dramatic tension, text-related shaping, and tonal contour. This is exactly where the strength of such evenings lies: The piano comments, supports, contradicts, and opens spaces where recitation becomes a scene. ([richardvanschoor.com](https://www.richardvanschoor.com/biografie?utm_source=openai))

Bayreuth's Rococo Hall as an Acoustic Stage

The Steingraeber House is a Rococo palace from 1754 and remains a vibrant cultural center in Bayreuth to this day. The Rococo Hall with the historical Liszt grand piano offers not only elegance but also that intimate acoustics that leads a chamber music format into an almost theatrical intensity. For visitors, a concentrated stage experience is created where closeness, sound, and architecture intertwine. ([steingraeber.de](https://www.steingraeber.de/welkulturerbe/festspielstadt-bayreuth/?utm_source=openai))

Gluck Festival: Music Theater with Spiritual Depth

In the context of the Gluck Festival, the afternoon gains additional significance. The festival is dedicated to the spiritual truth and musical renewal of the works of Christoph Willibald Gluck, combining historical sensitivity with contemporary vitality. Those who attend this event experience not only a concert but a moment charged with cultural history in one of the most traditional music cities in Franconia. ([gluck-festspiele.de](https://gluck-festspiele.de/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A Rare Afternoon for Fine Spirits of the Stage

This date promises no loud effect, but a concentrated, demanding, and emotional encounter with music and language. Anja Silja, Richard van Schoor, Arenski, and the Rococo Hall together create an evening for all who love theatrical atmosphere, musical precision, and historical spaces. Those seeking true stage art should not miss this date in Bayreuth. ([steingraeber.de](https://www.steingraeber.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Piano-Time-2026-27.pdf?utm_source=openai))