When does the musical reading take place?

The event takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11 AM. Doors open at 10:30 AM.

Where does the reading take place?

The venue is Schwere(s)Los e.V. at Kleineschholzweg 5, 79106 Freiburg.

Who is the event suitable for?

The musical reading is aimed at children from eight years old and adults.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the musical reading is free.

What content can the audience expect?

The program includes a reading from Papa's Soul Has a Cold, projected images, and specially composed and sung songs on the theme of depression in families.

What happens after the reading?

From 12 PM, shared meals, socializing, getting to know one another, networking, creativity, and exchange are planned. Pizza and Pinsa will be ordered on a self-paying basis.

Claudia Gliemann Reads in Freiburg 2026

Name: Musical Reading
Start: 2026-10-11T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Schwere(s)Los e.V.

When the Soul Has a Cold: A Musical Reading about Depression in Families

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the musical reading at Schwere(s)Los e.V. in Freiburg combines literature, music, and social enlightenment. The focus is on Claudia Gliemann's award-winning children's book Papa's Soul Has a Cold, which sensitively addresses depression in families. The event is aimed at children from eight years old and adults.

A Story that Makes Difficult Feelings Understandable

Claudia Gliemann tells the story of Nele, whose father, a tightrope artist, suddenly suffers from a mental illness. Between the circus world, family uncertainty, and cautious hope, a narrative form emerges that addresses mental health in an age-appropriate, vivid, and non-stigmatizing way. The book gives feelings a voice and opens a gentle approach to a topic that affects many families directly.

Literature Meets Music and Projected Images

The reading thrives on the interplay of a narrated story, specially composed and sung songs, and images projected via a projector. This creates a sensory reading atmosphere, in which voice, language art, and music make the emotional development of the characters palpable. The literary experience is directed not only at young listeners but also at parents, relatives, educational professionals, and everyone interested in inclusive children’s literature.

Claudia Gliemann: Children's Book Author, Musician, and Publisher

Claudia Gliemann founded the MONTEROSA publishing house in 2010 and works as a children's book author, singer-songwriter, translator, and publisher. With Papa's Soul Has a Cold, she developed a highly acclaimed work, which has won the DGPPN-Anti-Stigma Award and the audience award Beauty and the Book Award at the Frankfurt Book Fair, among others. Her musical readings connect literary quality with psychological sensitivity and reading promotion.

Meeting, Exchange, and Joint Further Reflection

After the reading, from 12 PM, there will be an opportunity for shared meals, socializing, getting to know one another, networking, creative crafting, and exchanging ideas. Pizza and Pinsa will be ordered on a self-paying basis. Thus, the author encounter expands beyond the lecture into an open space for conversation and solidarity.

Conclusion: The musical reading creates a warm, accessible space for literature, music, and social dialogue. Visitors can expect a touching author encounter about depression, family, and the power of understandable stories. Admission is free – a literary experience that appeals to both children and adults alike.