Alfred Dorfer writes himself into the cabaret one-man show "GLEICH" with joy, sharing his world and, as usual, distributing insights at eye level in all directions. With charming sovereignty and a lot of self-irony, the Viennese satirist Alfred Dorfer, as a keen observer of our everyday life, pokes fun at societal currents as a rhetorical brother Lightfoot. Enjoyably and skillfully, he plays with his audience. Nothing and no one is safe from his unexpected trains of thought.

"Where were we? With the sunflowers. In my first mime class, we had to play sunflowers. I was a good sunflower." With charming sovereignty and a lot of self-irony, the Viennese satirist Alfred Dorfer, in his 8th solo program, as a keen observer of our everyday life, pokes fun at societal currents as a rhetorical brother Lightfoot. Enjoyably and skillfully, he plays with his audience. Nothing and no one is safe from his unexpected trains of thought.

From the French by Frank Heibert and Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel

If you want to sing, then sing! But why do you have to be someone else?

Since he was five, Jacob has believed he is Céline Dion. For his parents, this is hard to understand or comprehend. That's why Jacob/Céline is now in a "facility". There he found a friend, Philippe. Just as Jacob sees himself as Céline Dion, Philippe is a white man who defines himself as black. Neither of them is intimidated by biology.

Yasmina Reza, the most performed playwright of the present day and world-famous for her incisive and darkly humorous analytical comedies (including "God of Carnage," "ART"), once again demonstrates a sense for societal developments and discussions. She labels her latest witty, quirky piece as "Fantasy about identity or difference – as one sees fit." A plea for the honest belief that one can accept each other as they are.

"In a chapter [of my novel] Happy are the Happy, Pascaline Hutner tells the story of how she and her husband Lionel watched as their son Jacob gradually transformed into Céline Dion. In the book, this was one story among others, that of a child who is no longer recognizable, a story among others which, unlike the others, remains unresolved. I knew that one day I would meet these people again. In "James Brown Wore Curlers," Jacob is in a care facility. In a facility, you do not know where, in a park amidst an orderly and peaceful nature. There he found a friend, Philippe, a patient like him. Just as Jacob sees himself as Céline, or wants to be the singer, Philippe is a white man who considers himself black, or wants to be black. The degree of their irrationality is unknown. It is said that no human being forms itself without a role model. The psychiatrist to whom the unhappy Hutners entrusted their child does not try to return the patients to their original fate. She tries to bring them into harmony with themselves, to enable them to accept their emancipation. Modern harmony. A mix of generosity and confusion. That is musical. That is funny. And sad too." - Yasmina Reza

Translated by Rosemarie Still
Edited by Erik Voss

Yes, indeed.
Things happen in the countryside that would not be possible in the city.

Finally summer, finally to the countryside! Giacinta also wants to escape the heat of the city, but before that, she must decide on a suitor: she chooses Leonardo. However, in the countryside, Giacinta quickly finds herself in a conflict between love and loyalty, as Guglielmo, who is engaged to Leonardo's sister Vittoria, has now captured her heart. But: What remains after this confusing summer resort?

Goldoni's ability to bring the characters and language of his plays to life on stage and simultaneously fulfill his personal claim to truth and naturalness makes his comedies still interesting today. With Giacinta, a thoroughly modern, independent woman who takes her life into her own hands, Goldoni has created one of his most fascinating female characters for the stage.

Somehow we humans are pretty tight in the stranglehold of auxiliary verbs. Well, not the words themselves, but what is described with them, determines very strongly the terrain in which our actions take place; Can, Must, and Want.

Who knows and can do everything, but doesn't want to, will do nothing. Well, except if he has to. But then he will only do so as long as he has to. And if he knows and can do everything, he will arrange it so that he has to do less and less, and then he will eventually do nothing at all. And to live like that, well, you really have to want that.

„What a glorious creature he must have been on the day of his prosperity, if he is so noble and godlike in ruin.“
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

The two well-known drag queens from Vienna read famous horror texts such as from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. In a mix of reading and performance, they entertain the audience in a manner that is both amusing and terrifying.
An unusually glamorous literary appearance by Fräulein Bürgerschreck and Safeara Devil in the Saumarkt!

Graz seduces you - narrow alleys, imposing buildings, and modern architecture. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through one of the most fascinating Old Towns in Europe, which is both youthful, cheeky, and innovative at the same time.

Meeting point: Graz Tourism Information, Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz, Tel. +43/316/8075-0

From January to June, and in November & December, the tours are held in two languages with a guide. The city tours take place in all weather conditions.
Attention: Limited number of participants! Registration is mandatory by 1:00 p.m. from January to June and in November & December!
Outside of these months, early registration is recommended, as participation cannot be guaranteed due to the limited number of participants.

Experience an evening dedicated to classical music and enjoy the special ambiance of the baroque Marble Hall at Mirabell Palace. The Marble Hall was once the ballroom of the Prince Archbishop and is now considered one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world. Here, Father Leopold Mozart and his children Wolfgang and Nannerl once made music. Let yourself be enchanted by the soloists and the changing ensembles, who will captivate you with their intense and atmospheric works. Look forward to the different interpretations of the finest chamber music.

Walter Kammerhofer's new cabaret program "Already Knew!" celebrates its premiere. Despite an unfinished script, a still under construction event hall, and various mishaps, Walter remains optimistic. To top it off, uninvited guests populate the artist's dressing room. The mayor, and other intruders, create chaotic conditions in the backstage area. The only thing quiet in the room is the water. Before it tears Walter apart, he hangs his thin nerves on the hook and throws on his thick skin. Experience Walter Kammerhofer in this funny, chaotic, and desperate backstage experience, see him as God (did not) create him, but rather fast food and a reluctance to move. All that's left for the audience and Walter is to hope: Already Knew!

Between hope, longing, and drive - zeck's lyrics are brutally honest. His sound drifts between catchy indie pop and empathetic singer/songwriter vibes.

In 2018, zeck released his first single "more" and was surprised by the millions of streams that followed. The then 21-year-old wrote his touching and catchy music with a friend, set up a small studio in a garage, and released his first EP "sorry, i've been asleep" in 2020.

In March 2023, zeck released his second EP "FATAL FRAGILITY", which catapulted him to over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. The release shows for the EP in Vienna, Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin were all sold out. Later in the year, he filled over ten clubs on his "feeling lost Tour".

On February 9, he released the first single "breathe" from his new album "daydream therapy", which will be released this coming fall.

Now he announces the tour of the same name. At 24 shows in three countries, zeck and his band serve the audience with lots of danceable indie sound, melancholic lyrics, and feel-good moments.

"I think, sooner or later, everyone asks themselves what they have achieved in life and what they will eventually leave behind." (Michael Schulte)

MICHAEL SCHULTE looks back on six successful studio albums, eight consecutive top 10 radio singles, well over a billion streams of his songs and videos, as well as millions of enthusiastic fans who cheered for him on headliner tours, festivals, and exciting performances, such as at the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon, where he achieved a sensational 4th place in 2018.

The successful singer-songwriter is now gearing up for his seventh studio album: "Remember Me" is the name of the LP for which MICHAEL SCHULTE has taken a lot of time for inspiration to reflect peacefully.

Next spring, he will be going on a tour of the same name and will also be coming to SIMM City as part of it!

Experience the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 live once again in a spectacular stage show with impressive dance choreography, live singing, live band, and intricately crafted costumes for this show. This show celebrates the unique phenomenon and legend of Michael Jackson, bringing back to life the greatest hits and the unmistakable dance style of the King of Pop. The Michael Jackson Tribute Live Experience presents the greatest hits of the King of Pop such as "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Bad," "Black Or White," or the duet "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" in an impressive live show and brings the megastar back to life. And all of this is damn close to the original, as the choreography for this show is overseen by none other than Michael Jackson's long-time friend and choreographer La Velle Smith Jr, and Sascha Pazdera, one of the world's best Michael Jackson Tribute Artists, takes the stage. So get ready to say, "Remember the time"!

The morning exercise gives you an insight into the training work of the riders with their Lipizzaner horses. You will see both the training of the often still gray young stallions, as well as the already trained school stallions – our "white stars" – in the imperial ambiance of the baroque Winter Riding School, accompanied by classical Viennese music.



The gymnastics of the horses includes loosening exercises, refining and perfecting lessons, as well as targeted muscle strengthening. The famous school jumps, presented as part of the performances, are only sometimes seen during the morning exercise to spare the animals. Each stallion is trained according to his individual level of training, up to the High School lessons.

The morning exercise gives you an insight into the training work of the riders with their Lipizzaner horses. You will see both the training of the often still gray young stallions, as well as the already trained school stallions – our "white stars" – in the imperial ambiance of the baroque Winter Riding School, accompanied by classical Viennese music.



The gymnastics of the horses includes loosening exercises, refining and perfecting lessons, as well as targeted muscle strengthening. The famous school jumps, presented as part of the performances, are only sometimes seen during the morning exercise to spare the animals. Each stallion is trained according to his individual level of training, up to the High School lessons.

Together with specially trained truffle dogs, we set out to search for hidden treasures in the forest floor.

During a leisurely forest walk, we embark on an exciting and informative truffle hunt in special plant and animal communities. Afterwards, the truffles found will be prepared in a culinary way.

In the Graz city forests, various types of underground growing truffle mushrooms are found using the fine noses of the dogs. Not only coveted gourmet truffles but also inedible truffles are expressions of the biodiversity in ecologically maintained forest stands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Duration 3 hours.

Pay attention to weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.

In case of bad weather conditions, the forest school reserves the right to cancel events for safety reasons.

If participating with dogs, the success of the truffle hunt cannot be guaranteed due to significant distraction, therefore dogs are not allowed to accompany the hike.

Please note that the participation of minors is only intended with simultaneous participation of a supervising adult. We will be mostly in open terrain, on unpaved paths!

Meeting point:
Waldschule Graz, Hilmteichstraße 108, 8010 Graz

Public transportation:
Tram line 1 - Stop Hilmteich

Car:
There is no direct access to the Waldschule.
Paid parking spaces are available in the surrounding streets.

Registration possible from 01.08.2024.

A friendly alien has to make an emergency landing on Granny's farm. He speaks a foreign language and wants to go back home. Can Kasperl and Weißohr help him?

A friendly alien has to make an emergency landing on Granny's farm. He speaks a foreign language and wants to go back home. Can Kasperl and Weißohr help him?

After her debut in 2010 at the age of eleven, Krems-born Selina Ott, who in 2018 became the first woman to win the prestigious International Music Competition of the ARD in the trumpet category at the age of twenty, returns to the Brucknerhaus for the first time. Together with pianist En-Chia Lin, she presents an exciting mix of romantic and modern repertoire, including Sofia Gubaidulina's touching Song without Words and Robert Henderson's highly virtuosic Variation Movements.

Program

Florent Schmitt (1870‒1958)
Suite for Trumpet and Piano op. 133 (1955)

Franz Liszt (1811‒1886)
Valse-Impromptu for Piano in A-flat major S. 213 (1842‒43, 1850‒52)

Sofia Gubaidulina (* 1931)
Song without Words for Trumpet and Piano (1977)

Robert Henderson (* 1948)
Variation Movements for solo Trumpet (1967)

Mikhail Glinka (1804‒1857)/ Mili Balakirev (1837–1910)
The Lark in B minor, No. 10 from: Farewell to St. Petersburg. Arranged for piano (1840, 1864)

‒ Intermission ‒

Alexander Glasunov (1865–1936)
Album Leaf for Piano in D-flat major (1899)

George Enescu (1881–1955)
Legend for Trumpet and Piano in C minor (1906)

Frederic Chopin (1810–1849)
Ballade No. 1 for Piano in G minor op. 23 (1835‒36)

Vladimir Peskin (1906‒1988)
Concerto No. 3 for Trumpet and Piano in F minor (1971)

Cast

Selina Ott | Trumpet
En-Chia Lin | Piano

Four times in the 2024/25 season, we will introduce you to the organ of the Brucknerhaus Linz during a guided tour. The organist Martin Riccabona will share interesting facts about the instrument, guide you through the secret nooks between the pipes, and showcase all the stops with small musical samples!