Wolf Erlbruch in Düsseldorf: Shooting Stars with Duck, Death and Tulip

A poetic family concert about farewell, courage, and the big silent questions

With Duck, Death and Tulip, the Tonhalle Düsseldorf brings to the forefront a picture book that is one of the most well-known works by Wolf Erlbruch. The event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Mendelssohn Hall combines literature, music, and a sensitive reading atmosphere into a literary experience for children from 6 years old and their families. The work has won numerous awards and is regarded as a gentle, intelligent approach to the theme of transience. ([webshop.tonhalle.de](https://webshop.tonhalle.de/selection/event/seat?lang=de&perfId=10229673143353&productId=10229673143226&table=1))

When picture book art meets concert hall

The Tonhalle is known for its special acoustics and distinctive circular building. It is exactly here that the Shooting Stars series unfolds its strength: It not only makes literature audible but also physically palpable. In the Mendelssohn Hall, a framework is created where verbal art, imagery, and musical mediation intertwine. Thus, a famous picture book becomes a shared cultural experience that respects children and touches adults. ([visitduesseldorf.de](https://www.visitduesseldorf.de/attraktionen/tonhalle-duesseldorf-ede7c4857c))

Wolf Erlbruch's work between lightness and existential depth

Wolf Erlbruch was one of the defining figures of the German-language picture book. His books combine collage, reduction, and philosophical clarity; central themes range from origin and meaning to death. For Duck, Death and Tulip, he received the Silver Pencil in 2008; in 2017, he was also honored with the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for his body of work. It is precisely this combination of formal elegance and intellectual depth that makes the work so relevant today. ([peter-hammer-verlag.de](https://www.peter-hammer-verlag.de/autoren-details/erlbruch_wolf?utm_source=openai))

A morning for families who want to experience literature together

The early time at 11:00 AM suits a format that focuses on concentrated listening and joint exploration. Family concerts for all from 6 years old open a protected space for questions, images, and conversations. Especially for young listeners, the theme of farewell unfolds a calm, accessible power. Adults also experience the literary quality of a book that goes far beyond a simple children's story. ([webshop.tonhalle.de](https://webshop.tonhalle.de/selection/event/seat?lang=de&perfId=10229673143353&productId=10229673143226&table=1))

Place with cultural history and strong atmosphere

The Tonhalle Düsseldorf is located at Ehrenhof 1 in 40479 Düsseldorf. The historic hall is part of the cultural quarter and offers a framework with its architecture and acoustics that gives weight to even quiet sounds. There are parking spaces for visitors at the Tonhalle access area and along the Tonhalle waterfront; at the same time, the location is well integrated into the Düsseldorf cultural structure. ([visitduesseldorf.de](https://www.visitduesseldorf.de/attraktionen/tonhalle-duesseldorf-ede7c4857c))

Conclusion: A special live experience for literature enthusiasts

Shooting Stars: Duck, Death and Tulip promises no loud effect but a finely balanced literary experience with depth, warmth, and respect for young listeners. Those who experience Wolf Erlbruch's picture book classic in the concert hall encounter a storytelling art that stays with them. This family concert is worth visiting precisely because of its quiet intensity. ([webshop.tonhalle.de](https://webshop.tonhalle.de/selection/event/seat?lang=de&perfId=10229673143353&productId=10229673143226&table=1))

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