Art for freedom: Maria Kalesnikava in Bonn
The Belarusian musician and civil rights activist Maria Kalesnikava held the keynote speech on the importance of art at the 2026 Beethovenfest in Bonn.
DW reports that the Belarusian musician and civil rights activist Maria Kalesnikava held the keynote speech on the importance of art at the 2026 Beethovenfest in Bonn.
This entertainment story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Maria Kalesnikava, Belarusian and Beethovenfest.
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