DONAU SPECIAL: Let's stand together - Music for Democracy

In the organizer's words:

English text further down in the event

Let's stand up for democracy together!

This event is intended to bring together people who feel insecure about current politics, our democracy and what is happening to it, for people who feel insecure about their place in society and their influence on it as individuals.

With this event, we want to encourage all people and show you that you are seen, that you are invited, that you should use the opportunity to vote to strengthen democratic forces. Every vote is important to make a difference.

The event is also a common sign against fascism, Nazis, right-wing politics, hatred, all forms of discrimination and anti-democratic tendencies.

The event is aimed at people who have the feeling

• that they are overwhelmed by the current political situation.
• that their voice has no effect.
• that they are not being heard.
• that they need more general information about the Bundestag elections.

Also invited are all people who need a sense of community and support at this time in relation to the democratic structures that are increasingly under attack.

Program:
Opening address by the "Gesicht Zeigen!" association
1st set:
String Quartet with
Elias Elias - violin
Alpay Jan Inkilap - violin
Mathilde Weil - viola
Jan Sekaci - cello

-- Break --

2nd set: Donya Solaimani Solo

(Info about the artists below)

There will also be an expert from the Landeszentrale für Politische Bildung who can answer general questions about democracy and the Bundestag elections (no party reference), we will provide general information material, there will be some free snacks and music in a cozy Sunday evening atmosphere by candlelight.

Free admission - donations are welcome but not expected

Awareness info: Awareness staff will be on site.

Artists:inside info:
STRING QUARTET
The string quartet, consisting of Elias Elias, Alpay Jan İnkilap, Jan Sekaci and Mathilde Weil, combines exceptional talent and diverse musical backgrounds. As a chamber musician, Elias has worked with masters such as Guy Braunstein, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the Haifa Symphony. Alpay, who has been awarded numerous prizes, has given concerts in England and Turkey, including with the Ankara Philharmonic Orchestra. Jan Sekaci, who is currently studying with Frans Helmerson at the Barenboim-Said Academy, brings his deep passion for the cello to the ensemble. Mathilde Weil, an active member of the Orchestre du Nouveau Monde, honed her skills at the Paris Conservatoire. Together they form a dynamic quartet committed to musical excellence and innovation.

DONYA SOLAIMANI
Donya Solaimani (she/her) is a singer, guitarist and composer from Cologne and Berlin. Her music oscillates between pop, minimalism, indie and contemporary jazz. She loves short songs, big melodies and coriander on everything. At the age of seven, she wanted to start playing the accordion before her sister successfully convinced her to take guitar lessons. She played guitar and bass in many bands, but behind closed doors she wrote songs and dreamed of being a pop star. Donya studied classical guitar, jazz singing and philosophy in Berlin, Cologne and Copenhagen.

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ENG

Let's stand together for democracy!

This event should serve to bring people together who feel insecure about the current politics, about democracy and what is currently happening to it, for people who are insecure about their place in the society, and about their impact as an individual on the society.

With this event, we want to empower our guests and show you, you are seen, you are invited, you should go vote if you can to strengthen the democratic forces, and that each voice is important to change something.

This event is also to get together as a community against fascism, Nazis, right politics, hate, any form of discrimination and anti-democratic tendencies.

The event is for people who feel:

• overwhelmed with the political situation.
• like their voice doesn't count anyways.
• like they're not heard anyways.
• like they would need more general information on the election.

Invited are also all people who need some sort of community feeling and support at our current times in favor for our fading democratic structures.

Program:
Opening speech by the organization "Gesicht Zeigen!"
1st set:
String Quartet with
Elias Elias - violin
Alpay Jan Inkilap - violin
Mathilde Weil - viola
Jan Sekaci - cello

- break -

2nd set: Donya Solaimani Solo

(Artist info see below)

An expert from the Berlin Centre for Political Education will be present who can answer general questions about democracy and the election in Germany (not related to a party), we offer general information material, free snacks, and music in a cozy Sunday evening vibe with candle light.

FREE ENTRY - Donations are welcome, but not demanded
Info on awareness: awareness staff will be present.

Artist Info:
STRING QUARTET
The string quartet, featuring Elias Elias, Alpay Jan Inkilap, Jan Sekaci, and Mathilde Weil blends exceptional talent and diverse musical backgrounds. As a chamber musician, Elias collaborated with masters Guy Braunstein, leaders of the Berlin philharmonic orchestra, and performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras like the Haifa Symphony. Alpay, who was awarded with numerous prizes, gave concerts in England and Turkey, among them with the Ankara Philharmonic Orchestra. Jan Sekaci, currently studying with Frans Helmerson at the Barenboim-Said Academy, brings his deep passion for the cello to the ensemble. Mathilde Weil, an active member of the Orchestre du Nouveau Monde, has honed her skills at the Paris Conservatory. Together, they form a dynamic quartet with a shared commitment to musical excellence and innovation.

DONYA SOLAIMANI
Donya Solaimani (she/her) is a singer, guitarist, and composer based in Cologne and Berlin. Her music oscillates between pop, minimalism, indie, and contemporary jazz. She enjoys short songs, big melodies, and cilantro on everything. Aged seven, she wanted to start playing the accordion before her sister successfully convinced her to take up guitar lessons instead. She played guitar and bass in many bands, but behind closed doors, she wrote songs and dreamt about being a popstar. Donya studied classical guitar, jazz vocals, and philosophy in Berlin, Cologne, and Copenhagen.