Schubert and Kraus: Torch evening in Gmunden promises to enjoy it!

Schubert and Kraus: Torch evening in Gmunden promises to enjoy it!

Gmunden, Österreich - On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the actor Nicholas Ofczarek and Bariton Georg Nigl present an extraordinary Schubert song evening entitled "The Torch-another slipcase". This special event takes place as part of the renowned Salzkammergut Festwochen in the Gmunden Stadttheater. The works by composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) and the writings of the important satirist Karl Kraus (1874-1936) are the focus. Ofczarek, who already cooperated with Nigl at the Vienna State Opera, emphasizes the interactions between Schubert's songs and Kraus' texts that complement each other.

The evening will represent a captivating combination of reading and song program. It is particularly interesting to look at the political dialogues, in which both Schubert and Kraus took part in their time. The Vienna Biedermeier is often described as a blissful era, but Schubert's commitment to political discourse is only partially understandable. The so -called slipcase, originally private performances of Schubert's works, were also places of political and philosophical exchange, which makes it a common journey of discovery for the audience.

Schubert and Kraus in dialogue

The combination of Schubert's romantic hiking and Kraus ’sharp satire brings new perspectives to the social conditions of the time. While Schubert often raises utopian questions in his songs, Kraus reflects in his publication "The Torch" about social and political grievances. This instance for free speech and satirical argument was of great importance in public between 1899 and 1936. Kraus ’readings filled concert halls and played a crucial role in the extra -parliamentary discourse, which underlines the relevance of his work.

Ofczarek plans to spend a time in the Salzkammergut after appearing in Gmunden. Future projects include filming for "Braunschlag 1986" and the premiere of Shakespeare's "Richard III." in the academy theater in late autumn. The Schubertiade on June 29 not only promises musical enjoyment, but also a deeper examination of the thoughts and topics that have dealt with both Schubert and Kraus.

Overall, the slipcase invite you to reflect on the works of Schubert and Kraus over several seasons and to explore the complex relationships between music and literature. In this way, the audience is not only entertained, but also stimulated to a critical thought.

For more information about the event and future events, please visit the pages of the Krone , nest.at and nest (en) .