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28.04.12	«Dear Heart!» Hermann Hesse and his passion for Ruth Wenger
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Hermann Hesse and Ruth Wenger exchanged many letters during their passionate seven year relationship, which they lived rather as a «distant love». Cornelia Bernoulli and Peter Holliger will read a selection of these touching letters, published by Suhrkamp Verlag. Supported by the German Embassy in Bern. In collaboration with Deutscher Club Tessin.

08.04.12	Piktor’s metamorphosis
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Easter Reading On the occasion of the current exhibition on the circle of artists in Carona, there will be a reading of the love tale Piktor's Metamorphosis, which Hermann Hesse dedicated to his second wife, Ruth Wenger from Carona. The readers will also read an excerpt from the chapter: «One day in Careno», from Klingsor's last summer (1920). With Rudolf Cornelius (German) and Antonio Ballerio (Italian).

07.04.12	«Careno, Nagasaky, the most beautiful place» Poems on Carona by Hermann Hesse
	Casa Pantrovà, Carona, 17.00

	Reading and Music Carona, with its genuine and austere beauty, as well as its unique location above the lake of Lugano, was, perhaps, Hesse's second favourite village in Ticino. Background of his love for Ruth Wenger, who became his second wife, located near Hesse's much beloved Sanctuary of Madonna d'Ongero, Carona held an important place in the poet's work. Concept and comment: Eva Zimmermann. With Helmut Vogel (German), Graziella Rossi (Italian) and Francesca Dellea (transverse flute). In collaboration with Casa Pantrovà and the Hotel Villa Carona. Guided walking tour through Carona and to Madonna d'Ongero's Church.

31.03.12	Aperitif with the writer Guest: Alessandro Mari
	Sala Boccadoro, Montagnola, 17.30

	Reading Enjoy this popular literary event: Rosanna Maspero entertains her guest with a lively conversation revealing the backgrounds of his literary work. Reading: Antonio Ballerio. In Italian.

31.01.12 29.02.12	Hermann Hesse – Life and Work
	Universidad Complutense Madrid/Goethe- Institut Madrid

	Travelling exhibition Universidad Complutense Madrid/ Goethe- Institut Madrid Goethe-Institut Madrid, the Fondazione Hermann Hesse Montagnola, the Swiss Embassy in Madrid and the Universidad Complutense have conceived and organized together this exhibition, presenting an overview on Hermann Hesse's life and work, for the first time in a German-Spanish version, and new findings about Hesse's relationship to Spain and the reception of his writing in this country. University: 31.1—10.2 Goethe-Institut: 15—29.2 (Symposium 22—23.2) Afterwards, the exhibition will travel to different places in Spain. Foto Martin Hesse © All rights reserved

17.09.11 26.02.12	Typical Hesse? Hermann Hesse as an archetype in Gunter Böhmer’s work
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola

	Exhibition Curators: Heidi Kupper, Alessandro Soldini and Regina Bucher. A display of mostly previously unshown works, which are related to Hermann Hesse, will celebrate Gunter Böhmer's 100th birthday anniversary (1911–1986). Hesse – who had been neighbour and friend of Böhmer since 1933, when the artist moved to Montagnola – soon became a model for his sketches, drawings and illustrations, as well as for portraits, often as a "typical character". Hesse's characteristic physiognomy was often humoristically emphasized, thus reflecting the intimacy between them. In collaboration with the Fondazione Ursula & Gunter Böhmer, Gentilino and the support of Julius Bär Bank.

19.11.11	Aperitif with the writer Guest: Elisabetta Bucciarelli
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Reading In this popular literary event, Rossana Maspero presents Elisabetta Bucciarelli and his works. Reader: Antonio Ballerio. In Italian.

29.10.11	Aperitif with the writer Guest: Adrian Bravi
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Reading In this popular literary event, Rossana Maspero presents Adrian Bravi and his works. Reader: Antonio Ballerio. In Italian.

15.10.11	Reflections of the descendents on Hermann Hesse as man and poet Guests: Hellen Geerling-Hesse and David Hesse
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	The guests of the last of these events are Hellen Geerling-Hesse, grandchild of Hermann Hesse and eldest daughter of Heiner Hesse, and her younger brother, David Hesse. The two grandchildren, who live in Munich and Frankfurt am Main, will talk with Regina Bucher about their relationship with their grandfather and will be at the audience's disposal for any questions. In German. Foto Martin Hesse © All rights reserved

16.09.11	“Here the sun shines more intimately…” Hermann Hesse in Ticino
	Wohlenschwil, Alte Kirche, 20.15

	Musical tale With Ambra Albek (violine), Fiona Albek (piano), Graziella Rossi and Helmut Vogel (reading). Concept: Regina Bucher. Musica, testi originali e commenti si alternano raccontando del periodo vissuto da Hermann Hesse a Montagnola. An entertaining alternation of music, original texts and a commentary illustrate Hesse's years in Montagnola. In German.

10.04.11 28.08.11	Hans Purrmann – Master of colour Paintings, writings and friendship
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola Museo d'arte Mendrisio

	Exhibitions Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola: 10 April—28 August Museo d'arte Mendrisio: 10 April—28 August For the first time Switzerland pays a tribute to the great painter Hans Purrmann (1880—1966), who lived in Montagnola from 1944 until his death. In collaboration with both the Ticino Museums, 60 of his works will be exposed in Mendrisio, whereas in Montagnola a thematic exhibition, enriched with a selection of portraits and landscape paintings related to the place he lived, will explore Purrmann's circle of friends, which included Hermann Hesse. Exhibition curators: Regina Bucher and Simone Soldini. In collaboration with Hans Purrmann Archiv München. Exhibition catalogue in German and Italian. With the support of the Fondazione UBS per la cultura, UBS Regione Ticino, Fondazione Culturale Collina d'Oro and of Hermann Hesse-Stiftung Bern.

12.08.11 14.08.11	“Trees are sanctuaries”
	Collina d'Oro

	Watercolour course Meeting place: Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola Friday 12 August, 10.00 With Lisa Kölb-Thiele (www.lisa-koelbl-thiele.de) This varied course with theory introduction, painting excursions and participation to events is intended for both beginners and advancers.

07.08.11	“From the tree of Life”
	Cementery of S. Abbondio, Gentilino, 17.00

	Reading on the anniversary of Hermann Hesse's death In 1934 Hermann Hesse published Vom Baum des Lebens, a volume of poems, whose title is the first line of the poem Vergänglichkeit [Transience]. The selection of prose and poetry of this year's reading at the cemetery concerns life as a whole, also with its humorous sides. With Rudolf Cornelius (German) and Antonio Ballerio (Italian).

11.06.11	Hugo Ball and Hermann Hesse
	Garden of Hugo Ball and Emmy Ball-Hennings’s former house, Agnuzzo, 17.30

	Scenic reading to celebrate Hugo Ball's 125^th birthday anniversary (1886–1927) In December 1920 Hermann Hesse, Emmy Ball-Hennings and Hugo Ball met for the first time in Ticino.They had all decided to begin a new life under the Southern sky, Hesse in Montagnola, the Balls in Agnuzzo. The correspondence between the excentric couple and Hermann Hesse represents a vivid sign of a friendship during hard times and was gathered and published by Bärbel Reetz. With Bärbel Reetz, Ernst Süss and Helmut Vogel. In German.

04.06.11	Hermann Hesse: Camminata a Gerbersau
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 20.30

	Musical reading from Hesse's short stories The town of Calw presents itself within the town twinning Calw- Collina d'Oro, Hermann Hesse's Ticinese adopted home town. Hermann Hesse's short story, Eine Fussreise im Herbst, was written in Gaienhofen, in 1906. In the description of the town, the final destination of the walking tour, it is easy to recognize the surroundings of Calw. Yet it's not sure whether the love story the narrator would like to put an end to in this town is based on Hesse's own experience. Reading: Ulrike Goetz and Rudolf Guckelsberger; Karin Oehler (soprano) sings settings of poems by Hesse, accompanied by Paul Müller (contrabass). Concept: Herbert Schnierle-Lutz. In German.

28.05.11	Max Frisch – Biographie eines Aufstiegs
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Max Frisch (1911–1991): presentation of the book by Julian Schütt Max Frisch is the most read author in Switzerland. This exhaustive biography, published by Suhrkamp, traces Frisch's literary rise until the middle of his century. Julian Schütt, one of the most prominent scholars of the Swiss writer, analyses for the first time all the available sources, among which several previously unknown letters and documents; moreover he interviewed many companions and contemporaries of the poet. Schütt tells, in a vivid way, how Max Frisch became a world renowed author. In German.

21.05.11	"Obstinacy amuses"
	Calw, Aula am Schießberg, 20.00

	In relation to the town twinning of the two communities, Collina d'Oro presents itself. Hermann Hesse often explored the topic of obstinancy in his reflections and short stories, in particular as something related to what he had experienced himself. Both in school, and in his conflict with his parents, as well as during his life when he stood as an individual never afraid of expressing his own opinion against the majority – Hermann Hesse went his own way, in spite of many obstacles. With Antonio Ballerio (Italian), Graziella Rossi (German), Harry White (Saxophone). In collaboration with the Comune Collina d'Oro.

24.04.11	“Trees – The primal law of life”
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.00

	Easter Reading On the World Tree Day there will be a reading dedicated to Hermann Hesse's writings and poetry on the theme of the tree and its symbolic meaning. During the reading photos by Gisa Joana Blecke will be projected. The art therapist and psycologist discovered the spirit of trees in Ticino's woods and captured them in impressive images. With Rudolf Cornelius (German) and Antonio Ballerio (Italian).

16.04.11	Hermann Hesse – Francesco d’Assisi
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Reading In order to commemorate Franz Liszt's 200th birth anniversary (1811–1886), the International Piano Association Switzerland organizes the concert series "Celebrating Liszt". The concert scheduled for Sunday 17 April, at 17.00, includes the composition Deux Légendes which Franz Liszt dedicated to Francis of Assisi. On this occasion at the Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola there will be a reading of excerpts from Hermann Hesse's monography Francis of Assisi, published in 1904. With Antonio Ballerio (Italian) and Ernst Süss (German). In collaboration with the International Piano Association Switzerland (www.pianoassociation.ch).

26.03.11	Frühling Reading with Eva Hesse
	Museum Hermann Hesse Montagnola, 17.30

	Eva Hesse, the daughter of Hesse's son Heiner, lives and works as a visual artist in Italy. Moreover she writes poems, which she illustrates herself. In Montagnola Eva Hesse will read, besides her own texts, also prose and poems by her grandfather on the theme of "Spring". With musical accompaniment by Francesca Dellea (transverse flute). In collaboration with Deutscher Club Tessin.