“Scheherezade” - One Thousand and One Nights

The fairy tale “Scheherezade” from 1001 Nights is the fascinating story of a young, clever woman who, night after night, tells stories to a misogynistic king in order to save her life. Hugo von Hofmannsthal: " Here the boldest spirituality and the most perfect sensuality are interwoven into one!... The most monstrous sensuality is the element here. It is in this poem what light is in Rembrandt's paintings, what color is in Titian's panels..."

Parvis Mamnun learned free storytelling from the storytelling dervishes in his native Persia. He studied at the Reinhardt Seminar, where he later taught the art of storytelling. He narrated 1001 Nights with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the Vienna Konzerthaus, among others. His performances are a feast of storytelling (Der Falter). “Die Welt” called him an ambassador of the Orient. He embellishes his stories with setar music.

An event of the Weltmuseum Wien Friends. The Weltmuseum Wien Friends association offers a variety of advanced events to all those interested in the Weltmuseum Wien, such as object discussions, special guided tours, excursions as well as film and photo lectures.

Event in German language.
The lecture is free of charge (valid museum ticket required, free entrance for members of the Weltmuseum Wien Friends, for annual ticket holders, Patrons, Members and Ambassadors as well as ICOM members and holders of the Kulturpass)
Registration: friends@weltmuseumwien.at   
Meeting point: WMW Forum