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Strauss mit Strauss

R Recreation
Ursula Strauss liest bei der styriarte
© Werner Kmetitsch

Actress Ursula Strauss

Shows

To mark the 200th birthday of the Waltz King, actress Porträt Ursula Strauss Ursula Strauss and Wolfgang Redik spielt Violine Wolfgang Redik as a violinist cum conductor invite you to a rousing Strauss celebration in 3/4 time.

Content

waltzing along in 3/4 time

There is great excitement in the world of music when the Waltz King turns 200. Far removed from the turmoil of the official anniversary celebrations in Vienna, actor Ursula Strauss and violinist cum conductor Wolfgang Redik present an authentic, cleverly conceived and exciting evening of Strauss. Humorous texts by Thomas Höft comment on the music selection, which 3/4 timeswings between rare works and old favourites. Who could resist waltzing along in 3/4 time? 

Programme

Johann Strauss II: Ouverture to "Die Fledermaus", Lob der Frauen, Im Krapfenwaldl, Wo die Zitronen blüh’n 
Josef Strauss: Sphärenklänge 
Johann & Josef Strauss: Pizzicato Polka 
Eduard Strauss: Bahn frei!  
Johann Strauss I: Radetzky-Marsch 

Intro

20 minutes before the beginning of each performance, Intendant Mathis Huber will tell you the story of the evening.

Tickets

Prices: EUR 82 / 68 / 53 / 38 / 23 
Subscriptions
Discounts: U27 - 50% off for all younger than 27

Cast

Ursula Strauss

Porträt Ursula Strauss
© Werner Kmetitsch
Actress

Born in Melk at the Danube, Ursula Strauss initially trained as a kindergarten teacher before developing her acting skills on stages in Germany and Austria. Today she is one of the most sought-after actresses in the German-speaking world and demonstrates a special flair for lending authenticity to her characters.

Recreation - Das Orchester

die Mitglieder von Recreation auf der Stiege im Grazer Congress
© Werner Kmetitsch
Orchestra

Recreation is special in many ways: consisting of musicians whose nationalities range from Japan to Venezuela, most of the members received part of their training in Graz. After its formation in 2002, the collective played unique halls such as the Alte Oper Frankfurt and worked with outstanding conductors.

Wolfgang Redik

Wolfgang Redik spielt Violine
© Werner Kmetitsch
Violine

The violinist from Graz has a soft spot for chamber music and demonstrates real qualities when he leads an entire orchestra as concertmaster.

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