Name: Friday Afternoon
Start: 2026-06-19T17:00:00
Location: Das MuTh

Embark on an adventure that blurs the lines between good and evil with 'The Magic Flute' at Volksoper Wien, a tale of complex characters and enchanting music. Simultaneously, music lovers can revel in the harmonious voices of the Vienna Boys' Choir as they bring joy through American and Austrian melodies, celebrating cultural connections in 'The Concert In The New Year' and 'Friday Afternoon' at Das MuTh.

A Journey Through Music and Emotion: The Magic Flute & Vienna Boys' Choir

Das MuTh in Vienna is a true cultural melting pot, offering a spectacular lineup of events that blend classical traditions with modern innovation. From the ethereal Ballet Of Lights to the intimate Chamber Music sessions for the very young, and the revolutionary Schiller Ballads, each performance is a testament to artistic excellence. Join us as we delve into these diverse offerings and explore what makes them truly unique.

A Symphony of Cultures: Captivating Performances at Das MuTh, Vienna

Discover a series of captivating events at Das MuTh, Vienna, where ballet, opera, and music merge to create an eclectic artistic experience. From the dazzling 'Ballet of Lights' to the culturally rich 'Cultural Lunch,' these events promise to engage the senses and captivate audiences of all ages. Join music educator Birgit Reithofer for 'Concerts For The Very Youngest,' or delve into choral harmonies with 'Friday Afternoon.' Experience opera with 'The Fairy Queen' or explore Joseph Roth's literary world in 'The Showpient & The Empire's Bust.'

A Soaring Symphony: Delightful Dance and Music Events at Das MuTh

Embark on a cultural journey at Das MuTh, Vienna, where diverse art forms blend to create unforgettable experiences. From classical ballet to contemporary dance, opera, and jazz, this venue hosts an array of performances that captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. With events like 'Ballet Of Lights' and 'The Fairy Queen', each show brings a unique narrative and artistic expression that challenges conventions and embraces creativity. Discover the vibrant world of music and dance at Das MuTh, a beacon for artistic exploration and innovation.

Das MuTh: Vienna's Hub for Artistic Fusion and Imagination

Erasmus Baumgartner

Das MuTh

Vienna Boys' Choir

Classical ballet and modern technique unite to create a unique artistic masterpiece, where exquisite dancers literally light up the stage with dazzling performances and costumes that sparkle in the dark. The timeless fairytale of the cursed princess awakened by the kiss of her true love is brought to life in breathtaking visual splendor, as perfect pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colors across the stage. A magically beautiful production that transcends tradition and takes you on a journey beyond imagination.

Ballet Of Lights

Augarten

The world of music is waiting to be explored! So we invite our youngest discoverers to crawl, babble, laugh, listen, sing, play, and dance! Together with music educator Birgit Reithofer, we'll explore music with all our senses right on stage. Let yourselves be swept away and experience the sounds of violin, piano, guitar, or double bass up close. We look forward to making music and discovering together!

Concerts For The Very Youngest

This is how they are known and loved all over the world: 24 boys in sailor suits and their conductor demonstrate that music is the international language of emotions.

Friday Afternoon

A song full of depth, passion, and poetry: works by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Richard Strauss, and Francesco Paolo Tosti span a range from heartfelt Romanticism to Mediterranean melancholy. The program is complemented by tangos from Astor Piazzolla and Pablo Ziegler – a glimpse into modern soundscapes. Between German song tradition and Argentinian longing, an evening of moving intensity unfolds, carried by voice, piano, and accordion – entirely in keeping with the great festival tradition.

Cultural Lunch

Mica Levi moves effortlessly between worlds: from avant-garde band projects to experimental chamber music and her unique sound language created specifically for film. Her acclaimed soundtracks for Under the Skin, Jackie, and Zola have redefined the boundaries of cinematic storytelling—with sound as a protagonist in its own right.

LIGHT

The future prince of song gazed upon the chromaticism of Mozart's "Dissonance Quartet"—and in March 1813, at the age of 16, penned an early stroke of genius in just five days, carefree and bold in its harmony. The 22-year-old Antonín Dvořák composed 18 songs driven by heartbreak—and 22 years later arranged 12 of them for string quartet. Johannes Brahms, too, struggled for a long time before finally achieving his first string quartet, one that he considered truly valid. He had abandoned everything before it. With its selection, the Minetti Quartet offers a fascinating lesson in the quest for chamber music excellence.

Minetti Quartet

Television made him famous, but Stefan Jürgens has long since won over his enthusiastic audiences on the stage and as a singer-songwriter. Now, the Nestroy Prize winner celebrates poetry: in his first volume of poems, "Loveletters – Willful Love Effusions," and in his reading performance, "Call It Love."

Call It Love

Everything you wouldn't expect from a brass band: young musicians, a teenage composer, film scores from Harry Potter and the fantasy realm of Lord of the Rings.

Magic Film Music

Besides frequent visits to coffee shops, the trio SMS is passionately dedicated to pushing musical boundaries. Whether world music, classical, contemporary, or improvisation – anything goes as long as it sounds good and has quality. In the unusual lineup of saxophone, violin, and percussion, original arrangements and original compositions emerge in the "SMS Sound Lab" – an honest rehearsal space. Look forward to an energetic and varied program at the cultural lunchtime – guaranteed to be more stimulating than a double espresso!

In his melancholically beautiful piece "Youkali," Kurt Weill yearned for the unattainable land of our dreams. Yet Weill had long since fled the decadent Berlin of the "Golden Twenties" for Paris, the city of light that never slept, a meeting place for exiles and artists. The spirit of the era was captured by the North American F. Scott Fitzgerald in his novel "The Great Gatsby," while in Buenos Aires, Carlos Gardell rose to international tango stardom. Pain and hedonism, longing and hope pass by whenSona MacDonald,Sophie HeinrichandMiloš Todorovskion their musical and literary journey, they evoke the "Roaring Twenties".

Listening To The Heart

Look forward to a lively afternoon full of swinging rhythms and unforgettable melodies!Trumpets in ConcertLeonhard Leeb and his band will transport you to the golden age of swing – with classics from the 1930s and 40s, as well as cleverly arranged pieces brimming with nostalgic charm. Virtuosic, passionate, and brimming with enthusiasm, the musicians conjure a captivating soundscape on stage. Whether with a gentle groove or a brilliant trumpet solo, this concert is bursting with energy and good cheer. A musical treat that's guaranteed to get you moving!

Immerse yourself in captivating reinterpretations of pop and rock songs, masterfully presented by the world-renowned girls' choir under the direction of the Kolacny brothers.

Friday Afternoon

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