Friedrich Cerha zum 100. Geburtstag

Performers:

Company of Music
Johannes Hiemetsberger, direction
Boulanger Trio
Birgit Erz, violin
Ilona Kindt, cello
Karla Haltenwanger, piano
Andreas Schablas, clarinet
Janna Polyzoides, piano
Klangforum Wien
Sophie Schafleitner, violin
Annette Bik, violin
Dimitrios Polisoidis, viola
Paul Beckett, viola
Benedikt Leitner, cello
Andreas Lindenbaum, cello

For the 100th birthday
He was a composer, teacher, conductor and co-founder of the ensemble »die reihe«. As such and in many other facets of his work, Friedrich Cerha – was and still is – one of the defining figures of Austrian cultural life during the entire duration of the Second Republic: on his 100th birthday, the Wiener Konzerthaus pays tribute to him with a concert whose programme demonstrates not least how actively the composer, who died in 2023 just a few days before reaching the age of 97, was able to pursue his profession into old age. The evening's chamber music works, performed by high-calibre ensembles, largely represent his rich late oeuvre, in which Cerha often returned to the roots of musical modernism. With the »Ten Rubaijat of Omar Chajjam«, the Company of Music contributes a choral piece that illustrates Cerha's early interest in the culture of the Orient.

program

Friedrich Cerha
Zehn Rubaijat des Omar Chajjam (1949–1955)
Fünf Sätze für Violine, Violoncello und Klavier (2007–2008)

Pause

Friedrich Cerha
Acht Bagatellen für Klarinette und Klavier (2009)
Acht Sätze nach Hölderlin-Fragmenten (1995)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.