Kammerstücke 2425

With his signature narrative flair, Michael Köhlmeier brings to life the icons and legends of our time.  He recounts why the legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk went to prison for a friend, how a chess duel unfolded between the greats Bob Dylan and Bobby Fischer, and shares stories of Marilyn Monroe, Max Schmeling, Ignaz Semmelweis, and the first lady of jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. Köhlmeier’s modern-day heroic tales, though grounded in fact, are artfully woven in a literary style. They explore themes of genius, madness, life’s illusions and extraordinary moments. These captivating stories will be enhanced by the jazz sounds of pianist Martin Gasselsberger and saxophonist Klaus Dickbauer.

Shakespeare’s renowned comedy has captivated audiences for centuries, taking them into a magical realm filled with intrigue, romantic entanglements and fairy beings. Marie-Luise Stockinger, Michael Maertens and Daniel Keberle craft an exceptional Shakespearean evening, intertwining the most delightful scenes with enchanting confusions and profound monologues from the comedy set in ancient Athens and the neighbouring enchanted forest to form a dazzling mosaic. This is complemented by the beautiful, ethereal music of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, performed by the piano duo Silver-Garburg.