Great honor for Myriam Akhoundov and David Jakobs at Festival!

Great honor for Myriam Akhoundov and David Jakobs at Festival!

On Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, the renowned Hersfeld prices in 2025 were awarded in the picturesque Bad Hersfeld. In a festive ceremony as part of the Bad Hersfeld Festival, the talented Myriam Akhoundov and the impressive David Jakobs received high awards for their outstanding acting. The event, moderated by Markus Pfromm, was musically framed by the GBO Goldtimer Bigband and the Festival Ensemble.

Myriam Akhoundov, who only saw the light of day in Delmenhorst in 1996, was recognized with the Hersfeld Prize for her energetic performance in the musical staging of "Ronja Robber's Daughter". The jury mentioned her "refreshingly lively" way and emphasized its positive charisma and its powerful singing, who delighted the audience. David Jakobs, on the other hand, was honored with the large Hersfeld award for his captivating representation as Franz von Moor in Schiller's “Die Räuber”. In this role, he convinced with an "intensive game" and "striking singing", as the jury praised. The successful combination of Schiller's drama with musical sounds of the dead trousers, the Jakobs' presence, was particularly valued.

The tradition of Hersfeld prices

The Hersfeld prices, which have been awarded by the Society of Friends of Stiftsruine e.V. and the city of Bad Hersfeld since 1961, are an integral part of the festival culture. The jury in 2025 consisted of the chairman Hermann Diel and Bettina Fraschke, Marion Schwarzmann, Martina Mattick and Pit. In the past few years, Gioia Osthoff and Helena Charlotte Sigal have been awarded in the past few years. The recognition for Akhoundov and Jakobs once again shows the commitment of the festival for outstanding achievements in the performing game.

Special features of the performances

The Bad Hersfeld Festival has a variety of performances on offer this year, whereby access to the venues is well organized. Visitors are asked to bring large bags or backpacks with you; Pocket controls at the entrance are planned. The admission to the performances takes place 30 minutes before the start.

An overview of the admission prices for the various productions offers the following overview:

The prices for the family piece "Ronja Robber's Daughter" range from € 15.00 for children up to € 45.00 for adults, depending on the performance. The selection is diverse and offers something for everyone - from soulful musical to dramatic classics.

For visitors who want to experience the charm of the Bad Hersfeld Festival, this is an excellent incentive not to miss the talented artists and their captivating performances. A true festival for the senses that can still be experienced until the end of the season.

If you want to learn more about the award and the festival, you can report the reporting of osthessen-news.de . For current information on admission prices and game plans, a look at the official page of the Bad Hersfelder Festival .