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Duo Mina Mas: “Fissures. A Distillation”

Thu Jun 11 · all day

<p><em>Image: Florian Voggeneder</em></p> <p> </p> <h5><strong>June 11 | 6:30 PM</strong></h5> <h4><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duo-mina-mas-risse-eine-verdichtung-tickets-1981881966312?aff=oddtdtcreator"><b>TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE</b></a></h4> <p>In <em data-start="89" data-end="114">Risse. Eine Verdichtung (Fissures. A Distillation)</em>, the Austrian duo <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_mina_mas_/">mina mas</a> presents an interdisciplinary song cycle that brings the classical art song into direct dialogue with the realities of the 21st century. Historical works encounter electronic soundscapes, improvisation, and newly composed material, creating a dense musical reflection on freedom, overload, crisis, and the search for connection in a digital age.</p> <h4><strong>About the Concert</strong></h4> <p class="" data-start="609" data-end="952">At the core of <em data-start="532" data-end="557">Risse. Eine Verdichtung (Fissures. A Distillation)</em> lies a rethinking of the traditional “Lied”. Songs by Fanny Hensel, Johanna Kinkel, Kaija Saariaho, Franz Schubert, Clara Schumann, Arnold Schoenberg, Jean Sibelius, and Richard Strauss are interwoven with interventions, arrangements, improvisations, and original compositions by mina mas. Classical and contemporary music merge, are fractured, and reassembled into a cohesive narrative. Rigid gender roles that historically shaped the art-song repertoire are deliberately questioned and softened. The once-passive lyrical voice breaks free from conventional attributions, becoming active, multifaceted, and unsettling. Female and male composers stand side by side on equal footing, opening new perspectives on a familiar genre.</p> <h4 data-start="609" data-end="952"><strong>About the Artists</strong></h4> <p data-start="1312" data-end="1582"><a href="https://www.michaelaresch.at/risse/"><strong data-start="1312" data-end="1330">Michaela Resch</strong></a>, soprano, is an Austrian singer dedicated to unconventional approaches within classical music. She studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and focuses on art song and oratorio, with a strong emphasis on contemporary repertoire.</p> <p data-start="1312" data-end="1582"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_mina_mas_/"><strong data-start="1584" data-end="1599">Irina Fuchs</strong>,</a> pianist, is an Austrian musician who also studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Her artistic work centers on chamber music, particularly her collaboration with Michaela Resch in the Lied duo <strong data-start="1817" data-end="1829">mina mas</strong>. Together, they explore feminist perspectives within the Lied repertoire and develop innovative concert formats rooted in a deep musical partnership.</p>

listed by Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY)

Bearing Witness Across Generations: The Austrian Heritage Collection at 30

Mon Jun 15 · all day

<p><em>Image: Ruben Braunschmid | Gedenkdiener in 2014/15 attending a meeting of the Stammtisch with several Holocaust survivors.</em></p> <p> </p> <h5><strong>June 15, 2026 | 6 PM | Leo Baeck Institute | 15 West 16th Street</strong></h5> <h4><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bearing-witness-across-generations-the-austrian-heritage-collection-at-30-tickets-1988568896099"><b>TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE</b></a></h4> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Join us for an evening marking the 30th anniversary of the <a href="https://www.lbi.org/collections/austrian-heritage-collection/">Austrian Heritage Collection (AHC)</a>, a long-standing initiative dedicated to preserving the stories of Austrian-Jewish emigrants who fled Nazi persecution and rebuilt their lives in North America. Established in 1996 through a collaboration between the <a href="https://www.nationalfonds.org/home">National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism</a>, the Austrian Cultural Forum New York, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gedenkdienst">GEDENKDIENST</a> association, and the <a href="https://www.lbi.org/">Leo Baeck Institute New York</a>, the project has documented more than three decades of personal histories through oral history interviews, questionnaires, and archival materials. As the generation of survivors and eyewitnesses passes away, the Austrian Heritage Collection is entering a new phase. Increasingly, the project engages with the children and relatives of emigrants and survivors – the so-called second generation – whose perspectives offer new insights into memory, identity, and the transmission of historical experience. This anniversary event serves both as a celebration of the Collection’s achievements and as a reflection on its future mission.</p> <h5 data-start="118" data-end="507"><strong>About the Event</strong></h5> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Nina Glueckselig, Leonie Eidinger, and Beatrice Segal, all members of the second generation, will share the stories of their parents and families, whose lives were profoundly shaped by displacement, persecution, and migration. Their personal reflections explore what it means to carry forward family histories, preserve the memory of those who experienced Nazi persecution, and bear witness in an era increasingly removed from direct testimony. Together, the speakers will discuss the evolving role of the Austrian Heritage Collection, the responsibilities of remembrance across generations, and the importance of ensuring that these histories continue to resonate with future audiences.</p>

listed by Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY)

Vienna Meets New York: Dominik Wagner & Mark Livshits in Concert

Tue Jun 16 · all day

<p><em>Images: Maria Frodl</em></p> <p> </p> <h5><strong>June 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM</strong></h5> <h4><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vienna-meets-new-york-dominik-wagner-mark-livshits-in-concert-tickets-1985075941578?aff=oddtdtcreator"><b>TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE</b></a></h4> <p data-start="205" data-end="470">Join us for an exceptional evening as we present internationally acclaimed <a href="https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/en/biography">Austrian double bassist Dominik Wagner,</a> joined by <a href="https://www.steinway.com/artists/mark-livshits">pianist Mark Livshits</a>, in a program that bridges European tradition and American musical flair. The two artists previously performed together at <a href="https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2022/11/01/Dominik-Wagner-Double-Bass-0800PM">Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in 2022</a>, when Wagner made his American debut. Spanning Baroque elegance, Romantic virtuosity, and iconic American repertoire, the concert highlights the remarkable expressive range of the double bass.</p> <h4><strong>About the Concert</strong></h4> <p data-start="707" data-end="984">The evening opens with Johann Sebastian Bach’s elegant <em data-start="766" data-end="801">Gamba Sonata in D major, BWV 1028</em>, a work of clarity, balance, and expressive depth. The program continues with Frank Proto’s virtuosic <em data-start="908" data-end="926">A Carmen Fantasy</em>, a dazzling showpiece inspired by Bizet’s famous opera. Further highlights include Camille Saint-Saëns’ energetic <em data-start="1048" data-end="1066">Danse bacchanale</em>, bursting with rhythmic vitality and dramatic color, and George Gershwin’s legendary <em data-start="1156" data-end="1174">Rhapsody in Blue</em>, an iconic work that merges classical tradition with the spirit of American jazz.</p> <h4><strong>About the Artists</strong></h4> <h4><strong>Dominik Wagner</strong></h4> <p data-start="1442" data-end="1755">Born in Vienna in 1997, Dominik Wagner is one of the leading double bassists of his generation. An ECHO Klassik and OPUS Klassik Award winner, he is celebrated for his virtuosity, lyrical tone, and charismatic stage presence, championing the double bass as a compelling solo instrument. Wagner has performed in major venues including the Musikverein Vienna, Berlin Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and Carnegie Hall in New York. As a soloist, he has appeared with ensembles such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, WDR Symphony Orchestra, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Camerata Salzburg, and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. A laureate of prestigious competitions including the ARD International Music Competition and Eurovision Young Musicians, he is also a scholarship holder of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation. Since 2023, Wagner has served as Professor at the University of Music Würzburg and, since October 2024, also holds a professorship at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw).</p> <p data-start="1442" data-end="1755"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-10903 size-medium aligncenter" src="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopie-von-_C0A4864-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopie-von-_C0A4864-300x200.jpg 300w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopie-von-_C0A4864-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopie-von-_C0A4864-768x512.jpg 768w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopie-von-_C0A4864-391x260.jpg 391w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopie-von-_C0A4864-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h4><strong>Mark Livshits</strong></h4> <p data-start="2531" data-end="2890">GRAMMY-nominated pianist Mark Livshits is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician based in Philadelphia. He regularly performs with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and has appeared at major venues and festivals including the Salzburg Festival, the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, the Bilbao Philharmonic Society, and Carnegie Hall. Livshits has collaborated with renowned artists such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Michael Tilson Thomas, Leonidas Kavakos, and Christoph Eschenbach, among others. In addition to his performing career, he serves as Faculty Accompanist at the McDuffie Center for Strings, Staff Pianist at the University of Delaware, and teaches at the Philadelphia International Music Festival and Franklin & Marshall College. <em>Image: Courtesy of the Artist.</em><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10894 aligncenter" src="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mark-Livshits-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mark-Livshits-300x300.jpg 300w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mark-Livshits-150x150.jpg 150w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mark-Livshits-768x769.jpg 768w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mark-Livshits-650x650.jpg 650w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mark-Livshits.jpg 958w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>

listed by Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY)

Watch Party: Austria vs. Argentina at the German House of Soccer

Mon Jun 22 · all day

<h5><strong>June 22 | 1 PM (Kickoff) | At Chelsea Industrial | 535-551 W 28th St.</strong></h5> <h4><a href="https://www.ghos-dfb.de/"><b>REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE</b></a></h4> <p>Join us for a special FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party as Austria takes on Argentina at the <a href="https://www.dfb.de/ghos/en/">German House of Soccer in Manhattan</a>. Organized by the <a href="https://www.dfb.de/en/home">German Football Association (DFB)</a> in cooperation with a wide network of cultural, educational, and business partners, the German House of Soccer serves as a month-long gathering place for football fans from around the world throughout the World Cup.</p> <h4><strong>About the Event</strong></h4> <p class="isSelectedEnd">On June 22, football enthusiasts are invited to experience the excitement of the World Cup together in a vibrant fan atmosphere in the heart of New York City. The program is part of “Germany Day,” featuring a full day of activities including public screenings, live entertainment, special guests, fan experiences, and a concert by <a href="https://www.conradtaylormusic.com/">Conrad Taylor.</a> Guests can enjoy the Austria vs. Argentina match alongside supporters from around the world while experiencing German football culture, stadium atmosphere, and World Cup festivities. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.</p>

listed by Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY)

Rehearsal for Truth Festival: Out At Sea (Austria, Poland)

Wed Jun 24 · all day

<p>Image: RFT</p> <h5><strong>June 24 | 7 PM | Bohemian National Hall | 321 East 73rd St.</strong></h5> <h4><a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/havelcenter/2198726"><b>REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE</b></a></h4> <p>Experience <a href="https://www.rehearsalfortruth.org/program/out-at-sea"><em>Out at Sea</em></a>, a workshop production of the classic absurdist play by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C5%82awomir_Mro%C5%BCek">Polish playwright Sławomir Mrożek</a>, directed by <a href="https://www.ira-suessenbach.at/about-en">Russian-Austrian director Ira Süssenbach</a>. Presented in English as part of the <a href="https://www.rehearsalfortruth.org/">2026 Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival</a>, the production stars <a href="https://www.mariananovak.com/">Mariana Novak</a>, Austrian actress <a href="https://austrian-actors.filmmakers.eu/en/actors/petra-staduan">Petra Staduan</a>, and Ira Süssenbach.</p> <h4><strong>About the Play</strong></h4> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Three shipwrecked men stranded on a raft become the protagonists of a sharp and thought-provoking exploration of power, survival, and society. In Süssenbach’s contemporary interpretation, the raft serves as a metaphor for a world facing profound challenges, including climate change, war, extremism, migration, and natural disasters. Combining absurdist humor with political resonance, <em>Out at Sea</em> offers audiences a compelling reflection on the uncertainties of our time. The performance is part of the Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, an annual New York showcase of contemporary Central and Eastern European theater honoring the legacy of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A1clav_Havel">Václav Havel</a>.</p>

listed by Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY)

Orlando Trip – Performing Arts Concert by Fox on Ice

Thu Jun 25 · all day

<p><em>Image: Ludwig Drahosch</em></p> <p> </p> <h5><strong>June 25, 2026 | 6.30 PM</strong></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orlando-trip-performing-arts-concert-by-fox-on-ice-tickets-1989611418311?aff=oddtdtcreator"><b>TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE</b></a></h5> <p data-start="214" data-end="720">Join us for <a href="https://foxonice.com/orlando-trip/"><em data-start="181" data-end="195">ORLANDO TRIP</em></a>, a genre-defying performing arts concert by Vienna-based collective <a href="https://foxonice.com/">Fox On Ice</a> that reimagines the mythical figure of Orlando through music, spoken performance, film, and visual storytelling. Paying tribute to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludovico_Ariosto">Ludovico Ariosto</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Woolf">Virginia Woolf</a>, the production explores fluidity, transformation, and the crossing of borders through a contemporary European lens.</p> <h6><strong>About the Event</strong></h6> <p data-start="581" data-end="1034">Part concert, part spoken performance, part cinematic experience, <em data-start="647" data-end="661">ORLANDO TRIP</em> unfolds through twelve songs, intermezzi, and videos that trace the journey of Orlando — knight, traveler, ambassador, and nomadic conqueror of rigid identities. Seamlessly blending stage and film, music and literature, Fox On Ice creates an immersive world where humans and landscapes, masculinity and femininity, reality and myth continuously transform into one another. Described by critics as “a performance with a hypnotic aura” and “a successful mix of elegance and opulence,” <em data-start="1146" data-end="1160">ORLANDO TRIP</em> offers sensual access to a European myth centered on fluidity and the feminine art of transformation. The internationally acclaimed production has been presented at theaters and festivals across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia.</p> <h6><strong>About the Artists</strong></h6> <p><strong><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-11054 size-medium alignleft" src="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-300x300.png 300w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-150x150.png 150w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-768x768.png 768w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-650x650.png 650w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad-1300x1300.png 1300w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FoxOnIce-Logo-noshad.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p> <p data-start="1700" data-end="2072"><a href="https://foxonice.com/">Fox On Ice</a> is the collaborative band project of writer, singer, and performer <strong>Anna Luca Poloni</strong> and composer, musician, and visual artist <strong>Christian Mair.</strong> Based in Vienna and performing internationally, the duo develops performing arts concerts that reinterpret myth through female and fluid perspectives, working at the intersection of music, literature, film, and theatre.<br /> Poloni is an Austro-Italian writer, singer, and performer whose work has been presented at institutions including Wiener Festwochen, Schauspielhaus Wien, Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen, and Grand Théâtre Luxembourg. She is professor for directing at the Max Reinhardt Seminar Vienna and founder and artistic director of <a href="https://www.wortwiege.at/">Wortwiege.</a><br /> Christian Mair is an Austrian composer, musician, visual artist, and producer whose artistic work spans theatre, film, and music productions at major cultural institutions including Theater in der Josefstadt Vienna, Théâtre National du Luxembourg, Schauspiel Dortmund, and Wiener Festwochen. He is founder and managing director of Wortwiege.</p> <h6><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-11055 alignleft" src="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3_Wortwiege_Variation-300x107.png" alt="" width="300" height="107" srcset="https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3_Wortwiege_Variation-300x107.png 300w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3_Wortwiege_Variation-1024x365.png 1024w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3_Wortwiege_Variation-768x273.png 768w, https://acfny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3_Wortwiege_Variation-1536x547.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />About <a href="https://www.wortwiege.at/en/">WORTWIEGE</a></strong></h6> <p>Wortwiege is a theatre producer and festival dedicated to contemporary dramatic storytelling and writer-centered theatre. Working with material ranging from antiquity to the present, Wortwiege combines theatrical productions with public discourse programs in literature and science.</p>

listed by Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY)