The three-day conference will feature a variety of events, starting with an opening address on Friday, October 8, by internationally acclaimed pianist, author and critic Charles Rosen . Two colloquia will make up morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday, October 9. Osten is the Secretary General of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, which promotes scholarly cooperation between Germany and the United States. In both colloquia on Saturday, scholars from Yale, the University of Glasgow and Humboldt University of Berlin, among other institutions, will discuss the enduring influence of Goethe on our culture and the meaning of his literary work today. This English translation by David Luke , possibly performed for the first time, will be directed by Jean Randich , and will be read by four professional actors.
All events are free and open to the public.