The Origin and Development of Eurythmy 1923–1925

GA 277d — 19 October 1924, Lübeck

Eurythmy Performance

From a letter from Marie Steiner to Rudolf Steiner, Lübeck, October 20, 1924

Now the performance in Lübeck has also been a success. The very beautiful theater was not full, but at least well attended. In any case, we had the best attendance here in a long time. The Strauss and Pfitzner festivals were a flop for the directors; they had poor attendance and suffered heavy losses. The reception was very friendly, without any negative reactions; even the actors behind the scenes were very friendly.

In the afternoon, we took a trip to a megalithic tomb, which was actually more massive and impressive than the cromlechs we saw in England. Mr. Meyer will probably ask at the next workers' lecture how people were able to lift such stones back then.

Now we're off to Hamburg, where we have the Michaeli program at the Kammerspiel Theater at 5 o'clock tomorrow. This morning we were able to arrange a rehearsal here in the theater hall. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. tomorrow morning, we have the dress rehearsal in Hamburg. Then we're going to Berlin, some on Wednesday, others on Thursday, and we'll rehearse Johannisnachtstraum. I wonder how Stutens' music will fit in with everything! I'm letting him come to Berlin now. —

Warmest regards, I hope you are in less pain now. Marie

On Friday we already have a rehearsal at the Lessing Theater for the first public program.

From a letter from Rudolf Steiner to Marie Steiner, Dornach, October 21, 1924

I was very pleased about the continued success in the other cities. I hope it will continue like this. I can only say: my thoughts are with you on the paths you are taking to unfold your effectiveness. I am so glad that you have the strength to do this.