When does the Literary Autumn Reading take place?

The event takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does the reading take place?

The Literary Autumn Reading takes place in the Traidtcasten, Klosterhof 10, 86911 Dießen.

Who reads at the event?

The actor and speaker Peter Weiß reads from the memories of Philipp Luidl.

Who musically accompanies the reading?

Cellist Rüdiger Zippelius accompanies the reading.

Who introduces the evening?

Katharina Luidl, daughter of the author Philipp Luidl, knowledgeably introduces the evening.

What is the entrance fee?

Admission is free. Donations for the Albert Teuto Library in Dießen are appreciated.

Philipp Luidl reads in Dießen 2026

Name: Literary Autumn Reading
Start: 2026-10-04T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Traidtcasten

Literary Autumn Reading in Dießen: Memories of Philipp Luidl

An evening for literature, memory, and the art of spoken word: On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Albert Teuto Library invites you to the charity event Literary Autumn Reading at Dießen's Traidtcasten. Admission is free; donations benefit the library.

Peter Weiß reads Philipp Luidl

The actor and speaker Peter Weiß will present a reading from the memories of the author and typographer Philipp Luidl. Luidl was born in 1930 in Dießen and spent his childhood and youth there. In addition to significant works on typography, he published poetry, prose, and a book about his time in Dießen.

Literature meets Cello Sound

The reading will be accompanied by the cellist Rüdiger Zippelius. The combination of precise spoken voice, literary artistry, and musical resonance creates a concentrated reading atmosphere. The cello provides a sensual counterpoint to Luidl's prose of remembrance and opens a space for nuances.

A personal approach to the literary work

The evening is introduced by Katharina Luidl, the author’s daughter. Her personal perspective combines biographical closeness with an informed view of the work. This creates a unique author encounter: The event honors Philipp Luidl as a writer, typographer, and influential voice in Dießen's cultural history.

Charity event for the library

The Literary Autumn Reading combines literary experience with civic engagement. Visitors will experience a musically framed reading while supporting the Albert Teuto Library in Dießen. Registration is recommended via buecherei-diessen@t-online.de or by phone at 08807/2140610.

Conclusion

The Literary Autumn Reading promises an atmospheric evening between memory literature, typography history, and music. Those who wish to discover Philipp Luidl's Dießen roots and his literary art live will experience an intimate author encounter with cultural depth at the Traidtcasten. Admission is free; donations for the library are welcome.