Events
All five houses of the network regard themselves as spaces of debate about the life and work of Thomas Mann.
What role does Thomas Mann’s lifelong concerns play in today’s world? In what way can the Mann family’s literature and political attitudes provoke us to think about the pressing issues of our times? Migration and exile, gender issues or political engagement and democracy are only a few of the topics that are of great relevance to the present day. Our houses regularly organize a series of digital and analog events on these topics and beyond. Visit our calendar of events and exchange ideas with us within an international context.
Thomas Mann & Modern Music in L.A.
Thomas Mann & Modern Music in L.A. - The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra at the Thomas Mann House
Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a rich cultural history and has been the home to many of the world’s greatest artists for over a hundred years. Especially during the second World War, many artists came to Los Angeles in exile and formed close connections with Thomas Mann, including Arnold Schoenberg, Ernst Toch, and Hanns Eisler. The Thomas Mann House is happy to share a program in partnership with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra that celebrates the rich history of music from composers connected to Thomas Mann and Los Angeles, from the past and present.
In addition to the performance, KUSC Radio host Rich Capparela will be hosting a pre concert discussion about
Thomas Mann, the music from our program, and connections to contemporary issues of politics, society, and culture.
The program is split in two parts and the videos will premiere on August 7 and August 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (PST).