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Andreas Lebert was deputy editor-in-chief at Stern magazine for a year and conceived the new ZEIT lifestyle section at the turn of the millennium. From 2002 to 2012, he was editor-in-chief of the women's magazine Brigitte. In 2013, Lebert joined ZEIT as editor-in-chief of the magazine ZEIT WISSEN, which he still heads today. Since February 2024, he has also been in charge of ZEIT's arts and culture section. He is also a successful author of psychologically sophisticated crime novels.

(c) Volker Wenzlawski

Dr Sibylle Anderl is a science journalist with a PhD in astrophysics and philosophy. She headed the science department at FAZ from 2021 to 2023. Since 2024, she has been head of the knowledge department at ZEIT. She hosts and presents the monthly magazine programme ‘Space Night Science’ on ARD-alpha. She is co-editor of the cultural magazine ‘Kursbuch’ and author of various non-fiction books. She has received several awards for her journalistic achievements. 

(c) Bettina-Theuerkauf

Dr Eva Wlodarek is a pioneer in happiness research. As a coach and psychotherapist, she helps people on their journey to greater satisfaction and joie de vivre. She shares her knowledge not only in lectures, but also in the media – for example, on her successful YouTube channel or with psychological tests for ZEIT WISSEN. As the author of numerous bestsellers, she has also gained international recognition.

(c) Katrin Saalfrank

Founded in 1999, DDC is one of the most renowned breakdance crews in the German-speaking world. Combining breakdance with modern artistry, they have won numerous awards. The crew has toured worldwide, performed at major festivals, and produced over 300 shows, including "Breakin' Mozart." DDC is known for gala shows, TV appearances, and large live events. In 2013, they founded their own company and also provide talent development at the DDC Factory. Since 2023, their tour program "Breakin' Circus" has been on the road.

The Freigeist Ensemble, winner of the OPUS Klassik award, is a bold collective of virtuoso soloists from German symphony orchestras, reimagining symphonic music for a new audience. Frequently commissioning premiere arrangements for innovative late-night projects, the ensemble is dedicated to revolutionizing the style, sound, and setting of classical concerts. Recent engagements in Germany have included the Musikfest at the Berlin Philharmonie, the Konzerthaus Berlin, Konzerthaus Dortmund, the Essen Philharmonie, Kissinger Sommer, Kasseler Musiktage, and the Rheingau Music Festival, combined with international performances at the Mozarteum Salzburg, Budapest Müpa, Auditorio Nacional Madrid, and Zaryadye Moscow. The Freigeist Ensemble has been featured and quoted in numerous German media outlets and has recorded several live concerts for Deutschlandfunk Kultur, RBB, NDR, and SWR, as well as its award-winning debut CD MAHLER 9. In 2021, the follow-up album MAHLER 10 was released to critical acclaim, earning four nominations for the OPUS Klassik, the prestigious award for Best Chamber Music Recording. In the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons, the ensemble will release a new series of live audio and film concerts from the Meistersaal Berlin in collaboration with EuroArts and Warner Classics.

Photocredit: Christoph Neumann