Jan Simowitsch in Schwerin: Musical Reading from And the Whale Spits Me Out
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An Evening Between Sea Sounds, Sound Art, and Literary Self-Discovery
With AND THE WHALE SPITS ME OUT, Jan Simowitsch brings a musical reading to the 31st Schwerin Literature Days that combines words and piano into an intense literary experience. The author, musician, and ritual expert reads from his book about departure, self-discovery, and the journey to the Faroe Islands; in between, he presents his own compositions as an atmospheric counterpoint. The appointment on November 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the auditorium of the Volkshochschule Schwerin promises a meeting with language, rhythm, and inner movement. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/und-der-wal-spuckt-mich-aus-musikalische-lesung-mit-jan-simowitsch/))
When Literature Becomes Music
Jan Simowitsch works at the intersection of reading, concert, and personal storytelling. On his website, he describes himself as an author, musician, and ritual expert; his publisher emphasizes the connection of words and music, and his events showcase this dual talent. In Schwerin, this will not be a pure book presentation but a staged interplay of text, voice, and piano. ([jan-simowitsch.de](https://jan-simowitsch.de/))
A Modern Travel Book with a Spiritual Undertone
The book And the Whale Spits Me Out tells of a journey that leads outward to the north and inward to questions of origin, support, and new beginnings. Simowitsch himself mentions in an NDR interview that the story of Jonah resonates and that the book gains a subtle spiritual depth. This reading draws its tension precisely from the connection of personal departure, literary reflection, and musical condensation. ([ndr.de](https://www.ndr.de/kirche/jan-simowitsch-ich-bin-anders-nach-hause-gekommen%2Csimowitsch-100.html))
Reading Atmosphere in the Auditorium of the Volkshochschule
The venue at Puschkinstraße 13 is one of Schwerin's familiar cultural addresses and is repeatedly used for readings, lectures, and cultural formats. The auditorium of the Volkshochschule is centrally located in the city center; for the event, no free entry is indicated, but a presale price of 12.00 Euro and an evening box office price of 14.00 Euro plus ticket fees. As a result, the evening is aimed at an audience that appreciates literary quality and an intimate atmosphere. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/und-der-wal-spuckt-mich-aus-musikalische-lesung-mit-jan-simowitsch/))
Why Attending is Worthwhile
This reading is more than a book presentation. It offers an encounter with the author that is anchored in language, sound, and personal experience. Those who love the Schwerin Literature Days will enjoy an evening that combines literary quality with musical immediacy. The result: a moving cultural event that resonates and arouses curiosity about the book. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/und-der-wal-spuckt-mich-aus-musikalische-lesung-mit-jan-simowitsch/))
Conclusion: Jan Simowitsch presents an unusually dense mix of reading, concert, and self-questioning on stage in Schwerin. Anyone who wants to not only read literature but experience it should attend this evening live. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/und-der-wal-spuckt-mich-aus-musikalische-lesung-mit-jan-simowitsch/))
Official Channels of Jan Simowitsch:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com
- Facebook: no official profile found
- Website: https://jan-simowitsch.de/
- Publisher: https://www.droemer-knaur.de/autor/jan-simowitsch-3015854
