Döbling burns: a Singspiel between the heir and ghosts!

Döbling burns: a Singspiel between the heir and ghosts!

Döbling, Österreich - in Vienna-Döbling, things get creative again! A new Singspiel from Ernst Molden is sweeping over the stage, which is dedicated to the district where the artist saw the light of day. "Döbling Burning" brings a breath of fresh air to the t after the boulevard in Erdberg and combines modernity with tradition. This is about death, heritage and the deeply rooted stories of the bourgeoisie.

The piece plays after the new founder Kirtag and follows the failed performance artist Otto Meyer-Sudelfeld. Plagued by his failed ambitions, he could soon take over his grandmother's villa and a proud heritage. But also Monsignor Schoiswohl and the Weinbauer Leopold ProBus Musil have an eye on the fortune. An exciting triangular relationship arises when the ghostly face of the Holy Agnes comes into play.

a piece with a lot of heart and history

Ernst Molden, known for his catchy melodies and profound texts, is not only responsible for book design, but also for the music of the Singspiel. Directed by Thomas Gratzer, who gathered the ensemble around Alina Schaller, Ursula Strauss and Christoph Krutzler. A band, led by Molden himself, also ensures that entertaining music is made - a mixture of tradition and fresh, new sound.

The Singspiel has a long history in Vienna, starting in the second half of the 18th century and was closely linked to social issues, as the History wiki . In the beginning, the connection between drama and music was particularly popular and later developed into a Viennese operetta, which is world -famous today.

Wienerlied in the upswing

parallel to the premiere of the Singspiel, the Wienerlied is still promoted in an innovative way. The traditional Hengl Haselbrunner, where the Wienerlied-icon Agnes Palmisano occurs, is a real highlight. With a colorful program and guests like Christopher Seiler there is a festival for lovers of Viennese music. The evening, described by Seiler as full of "goosebumps and touching moments", not only brings the hearts to swing, but also shows how multifaceted this music tradition is.

As a played example, the song "Blueberry Hill" is converted into "Laurenzerberg" - a wonderful way to combine the Viennese dialect with international sounds. As part of the "Viennese song art" format, which was launched during the Lockdown of Stephan Mussil, this musical diversity can be experienced. Orf III and W24 are also involved in the design of the first edition that makes you want more.

This all shows how lively and relevant the culture in Vienna is. While "Döbling Burning" tells the history of the district, the Wienerlied ensures the necessary emotion in the everyday life of the Viennese population. A good reason to take a closer look and to experience the cultural treasures of the 19th district!