Christoph Ransmayr / Wolfgang Muthspiel

Performers:

Christoph Ransmayr, reading
Wolfgang Muthspiel, guitar

Once around the world
When someone goes on a journey, they have a story to tell: Christoph Ransmayr's travel experiences have served as the basis for several literary works, for example in »Atlas of an Anxious Man«. His latest publication, »Egal wohin, Baby«, consists of seventy snapshots that he has turned into what he calls micro-novels. As in a classic photo album, the pictures here become the starting point for a journey around the world. Things that are far apart in time and place are juxtaposed here: Franz Josef Land on the route to the North Pole buried under glaciers, the Brazilian rainforest coast, a garden in the Irish county of Cork, the embattled wilderness between Uganda and the Congo. Photos will be projected onto a large screen to accompany Ransmayr's reading, while Wolfgang Muthspiel accompanies on his guitar with variations on Handel's famous aria »Lascia ch'io pianga«.

program

Christoph Ransmayr liest aus seinem neuen Buch »Egal wohin, Baby«, Wolfgang Muthspiel spielt dazu
Wolfgang Muthspiel
Variationen über die Arie »Lascia ch'io pianga« von Georg Friedrich Händel

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.