This special evening will see the young virtuoso mezzo-soprano Josipa Bainac, accompanied by pianist David Hausknecht and violist Alexander Znamenskiy, perform compositions by Austrian and English composers inspired by the opposing country's language.

The concert has a unique symbiotic twist: Pieces inspired by Austrian poetry from the English composers Nicholas Ansdell-Evans as well as Lennox and Michael Berkeley are paired with Austrian compositions from Egon Wellesz, Kurt Schwertsik and Akos Banlaky, inspired by poetry in the English language.

Please note: Tickets are limited and need to be booked on our website in advance. You will not be able to attend the event without a pre-booked ticket.

We would like to inform you that all guests must show proof of either a negative Covid-19 lateral flow test (not older than 24 hours), full vaccination status or recent recovery from Covid-19. We ask you also to follow social distancing, wear a mask and sanitise your hands. Please do not visit the ACF if you have Covid symptoms.

Programme:

W. A. Mozart
Laudamus te from the Great Mass in C minor

Egon Wellesz
Ah! Fading Joy

Lennox Berkeley
Andantino op. 21

Michael Berkeley
'Und fast ein Mädchen', Nr. 2 from 'Three Rilke Sonnets'
Haiku

Nicholas Ansdell-Evans
Leise Liebe / Gentle Love

Akos Banlaky
Appassionato from the Suite for Viola and Piano op. 60
In time of daffodils

Ernst Haupt-Stummer
Der Tod ist groß / Conclusion

Johanna Doderer
Schweigt der Menschen laute Lust / When men's loud joys fall silent

Gabriele Proy
Opal

Kurt Schwertsik
2 Songs from the Brautigan Songbook

Wilhelm Grosz
Great Times

Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Desdemona´s Song
Marietta´s Song from the opera 'Die tote Stadt'