Open Space Domshof – Tag der Wissenschaft
Science meets culture: Look forward to fascinating insights into current research projects, discussions with scientists and hands-on activities for young and old alike. The programme includes talks on space travel, the deep sea, climate change, AI, health and digitalisation, as well as music, sound experiments, quizzes and a start-up pitch.
Science Day is organised by the Haus der Wissenschaft and fits perfectly with Bremen’s ‘Phenomenal’ theme year. Alongside the Haus der Wissenschaft, the Uni-Forum am Domshof and Open Space Domshof are the venues hosting Science Day.
Programme
2:00–2:15 p.m., Open Space Domshof
Welcome by Manuela Weichenrieger & Dr Sira Groscurth
Manuela Weichenrieder (moderator & programme developer) and Dr Sira Groscurth (Knowledge Transfer Officer, University of Bremen, Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences – MARUM) welcome you to Open Space Domshof and will guide you through the varied programme.
2.15–2.30 pm, Open Space Domshof
Opening address by Dr Henrike Müller, Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science
Dr Henrike Müller, Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science, warmly welcomes you and opens the first Science Day in the State of Bremen.
2:50–3:15 pm, Haus der Wissenschaft, Olbers Hall
‘From Quill to Performance: How Did a Composer Work in the 18th Century?’ by Prof. Dr Matthew Gardner
In this lecture, using Georg Friedrich Handel as an example and drawing on various 18th-century sources – including Handel’s own musical manuscripts – we will examine how operas and oratorios (e.g. Messiah) were composed.
6.05–6.30 pm, Open Space Domshof
‘Canon improvisation in the 16th century as a multi-method approach to teaching music theory’ by Prof. Dr Christoph Prendl with Franziska Lamers, Magdalena Brandauer & Leonard Kiefer
The playful improvisation of so-called stretto canons in the Renaissance style is brought to life as a practical way of teaching the fundamentals of music theory, involving the audience.
8.10–8.35 pm, Open Space Domshof
‘Analysing and Interpreting Beethoven’ by Prof. Dr Florian Edler with Amèlia Maria Fellows Morey (violin), Tunya Aysel Sahin (viola) & Luca Miedek (cello)
The Trio Rouge will perform excerpts from Beethoven’s String Trio in D major, Op. 8. A discussion (held in German) following the performance aims to encourage the audience to pay attention to details and connections. Together, we will explore what makes this chamber music so appealing, witty and significant.
9:45–11:15 p.m., Open Space Domshof
‘Popular music on the themes of Bremen & science’ by Nico Thom
The director of the Klaus Kuhnke Institute (KKI) for Popular Music will present two short DJ sets and provide contextual information to accompany them.
- Set 1: Popular music from Bremen (45 mins)
- Set 2: The theme of ‘science’ in popular music songs (45 mins)