Orchester Wiener Akademie / Malkovich

Performers:

Orchester Wiener Akademie
John Malkovich, Martin Schulse (reading)
August Zirner, Max Eisenstein (reading)
Ilia Korol, direction

Address unkown
A big story in a small book: Kathrine Kressmann Taylor's »Address unkown« shows how friendships can quickly turn into the opposite through ideological implications. Martin and Max, once close business partners in San Francisco, write letters to each other between 1932 and 1934, after Max has returned to Munich. There, he begins to dote on Adolf Hitler and no longer wants any mail from his Jewish friend. Written in 1938, the fictional epistolary novel, which anticipated the Nazi horrors, immediately sold like hot cakes in the USA. It was only translated into German in 2000. John Malkovich and the US-Austrian actor August Zirner, grandson of the composer Franz Schmidt, read from the epistolary novel. In between, the Wiener Akademie Orchestra will play works by Johann Sebastian Bach.

program

Kathrine Kressmann Taylor
Address unknown. Briefroman (1938)
Lesung in englischer Sprache
Johann Sebastian Bach
Allegro (Klavierkonzert d-moll BWV 1052) (1735–1740 ca.)
Gavotte (Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur BWV 1068) (1717–1723 ca.)
Largo (Konzert g-moll BWV 1056 (Rekonstruktion der ursprünglichen Fassung für Violine, Streicher und Basso continuo)) (1740 um)
Allegro (Triosonate Nr. 1 F-Dur BWV 525) (1727 ca.)
Allegro assai (Konzert für Violine, Streicher und Basso continuo a-moll BWV 1041) (1717–1723)
Konzert c-moll BWV 1060 (Rekonstruktion der ursprünglichen Fassung für Violine, Oboe und Streicher) (1730 ca.)

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.