Grief for Johanna Matz: Burgtheater icon dies at the age of 92

Grief for Johanna Matz: Burgtheater icon dies at the age of 92

Johanna Matz, an outstanding Austrian chamber actress, died on Easter Monday at the age of 92. Her death was announced with her family. The Burgtheater on which she published the sad message from 1950 to 1993.

Director Stefan Bachmann paid tribute to Matz's life's work, which was part of the Burgtheater for more than 40 years. She stood on stage over 390 times and achieved the reputation of the "sweet girl" in numerous post -war films, especially in the older generation. Her best -known works include films such as "Hannerl", "The Dreimäderlhaus", "The Congress dancing" and "in the White Rößl", which were very well received in the 1950s.

appreciation of your career

The actress Matz leaves an impressive legacy in the theater landscape of Austria. During her long career, she contributed significantly to the design of the Burgtheater and the Austrian film scene. Your art and film roles will continue to be remembered.

Unfortunately, detailed information about the circumstances of your death and the personal life of Matz are missing in the reports. An article on wien.orf.at also only provides confirmation of your death, but no further details.

The media library of the Burgtheater

The Mediathek of the Burgtheater, which was included in the Austrian “Memory of the World” register in September 2018, is home to over 2000 audio and video recordings from the history of the theater. This collection includes premieres, premieres and numerous premieres, which emphasizes the cultural importance of the Burgtheater. These recordings are accessible on site in the Austrian media library and are continuously expanded in order to archive future premieres. Interested parties can find out more about the media library and their offers on the website Burgtheater