ETTA SCOLLO trio & special guest EVA MATTES

NIRGENDLAND – A literary and musical evening in honour of Mascha Kaléko

Attention: Literary Concert in German Language !

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the great poet Mascha Kaléko, Etta Scollo and Eva Mattes are dedicating a poignant stage project to the life and work of this extraordinary woman.

An event subtly blending song, poetry and political memory under the title ‘Nirgendland - A literary and musical evening in honour of Mascha Kaléko’. This polyphonic evening, in musical dialogue with various musicians, will once again bring to life the depth and complexity of Kaléko's work.

‘Wherever I travel, I go to Nirgendland (no man's land)’ – this is what Mascha Kaléko says in her poem ‘Kein Kinderlied’ (no children song). Her journey is emblematic of many voices that have been silenced by expulsion and the loss of their homeland – and yet continue to have an impact.

An evening exploring loss, belonging and the power of language. A concert project that connects the past, present and future – poetic, political, deeply moving.

Etta Scollo is a composer and performer who divides her time between Berlin and Sicily. She has released 19 albums, won two gold discs and been awarded the Ruth World Music Prize. Her musical language combines poetry and social engagement, whether performing as part of a trio or with orchestras such as the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie and Ensemble Resonanz, as artist-in-residence at Villa Massimo. 2024: Italian Order of Merit. In January 2025, she released her 19th album, Nirgendland, dedicated to the poetry of Mascha Kaléko.

Eva Mattes, who has always been fascinated by her profession, has been performing on stage and in front of the camera since the age of 12. Since 1966, she has appeared in around 200 films, television films and plays. Whether in leading or supporting roles, Eva Mattes has received numerous awards and honours. She has worked with directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Werner Herzog, Michael Verhoeven and Peter Zadek. From 2002 to 2016, she played Inspector Klara Blum in the crime series Tatort .in Constance, on the shores of the famous lake. She has also recorded around 100 audiobooks.

Etta Scollo Guitar, Vocals, Composition & Conception

& special guest Eva Mattes Recitation & Vocals

Tara Boumann Clarinet & Vocals

Zoé Cartier Cello & Vocals

Robert Amarelli Sound engineer