Charger Engaling: A trip through Nöstlinger's Wiener Seelenleben

Charger Engaling: A trip through Nöstlinger's Wiener Seelenleben

In the charming city of Zwettl, a very special cultural event will take place in which literary art and music are impressively brought together. The actress Sarah Jung, the composer and drummer Judith Schwarz and the singer/songwriter Anna Widauer have teamed up in the trio "Schände Engaling". Her first program "Bleda Bua" is a fascinating performance that combines spoken texts with musical compositions and improvised elements. The heart of this performance forms the volume of poems "IBA Die Gaunz Oamen Leit" by Christine Nöstlinger, who was written in the Vienna dialect and saw the light of day in the 1970s.

Christine Nöstlinger, one of the most famous authors in Austria, illuminates the life realities of the so-called "lower or working class" in their poems. She tells stories that go far beyond the typical clichés and deals with topics such as personal fates, poverty and social grievances. Their approach is remarkable: it does not judge, but draws a loving picture of people who are often overlooked. It is a tribute to those who, despite all the adversities, find the courage to face life every morning.

Nöstlinger's urgent figures

Nöstlinger's view of human suffering is characterized by respect and empathy. It ensures that her characters are not only presented in grief and misery, but also shine them with impressive strength and attraction. Whether it is about loneliness, violence or loss, their poems reflect on the abysses of human existence in an fearless way. There is always a place for the typical Viennese humor, which lights even the worst situations a little.

The trio "Charmen Engaling" has set itself the goal of transforming Nöstlinger's powerful words into melodic sound landscapes. They invite the audience to immerse themselves in an emotional world that is brought to life both by the text and music. With varying formats - from improvised elements to defined song structures - a room is created in which Nöstlinger's texts can be both framed and developed.

Literary performance will take place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at 8:15 p.m. in the Sparkasse event room. This will be an opportunity to rediscover Christine Nöstlinger's deeply touching texts and to be carried away by the musical interpretation. The magic of this evening promises to become a special experience.

For further information on this unique event and the background of the performance, a look at the detailed reports, as to be read on www.meinbezirk.at.