The world premiere of the musical Augustin: Vincent Bueno enchants Amstetten!
The world premiere of the musical Augustin: Vincent Bueno enchants Amstetten!
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the premiere of the musical "Augustin" will take place as part of the "Musical Summer Amstetten". Leading actor Vincent Bueno embodies the iconic figure of the "dear Augustin", who lived in Vienna in the 17th century and gained awareness through a fabulous history. This legend says that he fell drunk into a plague pit and survived, which makes him a symbol of optimism and joie de vivre. These backgrounds led to the fact that "dear Augustin" has become an important figure in the Austrian cultural memory, as in the report of Krone .
The music for the musical comes from Wolfgang Ambros, one of the most important representatives of the Austria. Known for socially critical texts and its rebellious style, Ambros enriches the musical with its hits like "A Mensch Mecht I Bleib’n" and "Central Cemetery". The influence of Ambros on the Austrian music scene cannot be overlooked because it touches souls of people with his unique voice and his extraordinary talent. According to top sites , Ambros is considered a pioneer of the Austria, which has redefined German songs.
the musical and its creation
"Augustin" is an extended adaptation of a radio play that was written in 1980 by Wolfgang Ambros, Joesi Prokopetz and Manfred Daiving. History plays during the plague epidemic in the 17th century, which sets the historical context for the main character. This stage processing is realized by Thomas Kahry and Christoph Weyers directed by director Alex Balga. Balga attaches particular importance to the values of joie de vivre and humor, which also reflect the core message of the musical, such as The Lower Austrian reports.
The musical direction is in the hands of Christian Frank, while the role of Augustin's great love Corinna is played by Hannah Severin. The course of the piece and the emotionality of the songs convey a story that captivates the viewer and reminds of the values of life. Vincent Bueno, who reflects his experiences as a singer at the Eurovision Song Contest, brings a personal dimension into his role as Augustin and talks about the deeper connection he feels about the figure.
cultural importance of Augustin
The figure of Augustin not only has a permanent place in the musical, but also in the cultural history of Vienna. Augustin N. was born in 1645 and died on March 11, 1685. After his death, he was thought dead and thrown into a plague pit. His name lives on through the Augustinbrunnen and the modern mosaic that are reminiscent of its history. In addition, Augustin was a name for a magazine that was founded in 1904, as well as for a Vienna city newspaper that has been published since 1995
The musical "Augustin" is performed until August 10, 2025 and offers an exciting reinterpretation of a legendary figure that is still anchored in Vienna's identity and cultural memory. With a mixture of music, history and joie de vivre, the team around director Alex Balga would like to offer the audience an unforgettable experience.
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