Return to the nest and breathe a sigh of relief

Returning to the Nest and Taking a Deep Breath – A House Full of Music
Film Premiere with Supporting Program

In Memory of the Home of Gerd Lisken and Anke Züllich-Lisken
For many decades, Gerd Lisken († 2018) and Anke Züllich-Lisken († 2024) were enthusiastic participants in Bielefeld’s cultural life. Their home in Schildesche became a place of communication, experimental improvisation, and the search for new paths for many people. In memory of this vibrant era, the Cooperativa Ensemble Bielefeld — with 12 performers — has creatively brought every space in this film to life in a variety of ways, from the basement to the attic, from the bathtub to the kitchen, and from the music room to the garden. A tribute to the spirit of the house.

A film by Willem Schulz and Ivo Tödtmann
with the Cooperativa Ensemble Bielefeld
Marcus Beuter – Fragmentrecordings
Heidemarie Bhatti-Küppers – Texts
Angelika Höger – Soundart
Jan Jesuthas – Percussion
Stefan Kallmer – Clarinets
Djamilija Keberlinskaja-Wehmeyer – Piano
Katharina Koenig – Accordion
Edith Murasova – Vocals
Susanne Schulz – Violin
Willem Schulz – Cello
Peter Schwieger – Electronics + Toys
Sebastian Lisken – Narrator
Willem Schulz – Idea, Concept, and Direction
Ivo Tödtmann – Camera and Editing
A project by Cooperativa Neue Musik e.V. Bielefeld
Production Germany 2026

Monday, April 6, 2026, 11 a.m., Lichtwerk, Bielefeld
Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Photo: courtesy of the artist