NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2008
A sound.carpet creates a buzz
Hermann Nitsch presented his „sound.carpet" in person to media representatives and prominent guests at HAUS DER MUSIK on 9 October 2008. The reactions provoked by a screening of his "Burgtheater Performance" by way of a video premiere at HAUS DER MUSIK were just as enthusiastic as those that greeted the Nitsch installation. The Sound Museum has acquired a new, visual dimension.
We are also pleased to announce another premiere: young visitors to HAUS DER MUSIK can now enjoy special children's audio guides - entertaining and optimally designed from a pedagogical point of view - to help children gain even greater pleasure from music.
Our November agenda is as packed as ever and includes Marko Simsa's and Bernhard Fibich's popular concerts for children and a Live on Stage concert by Robert Rotifer. This year, HAUS DER MUSIK will be taking part at the book fair held at the Vienna Exhibition Centre that also features readings and performances scattered throughout the city - a festival of reading for all.
The international a-cappella competition Voice Mania will be launched at HAUS DER MUSIK for the second time. And finally, we would like to draw your attention to an interesting panel discussion organised in collaboration with our partner of many years' standing, Der Standard, as a pre-opening event to the Blue Bird Festival.
 | A musical and acoustic adventure The new audio guide for children
The idea was thought up by Marko Simsa, who also played an important part in its realisation. In addition to the existing audio guide there's now a special one for children which is entertaining, dramatic and a model of music pedagogy. |
 | A cappella on the road. Voice Mania rocks, grooves and sings "Unsurpassable atmosphere" - on balconies and in churches throughout the city, as well as at the Metropol, Odeon and Ensemble theatres
For the eleventh time, the whole of Vienna will be thrilling to Voice Mania. Young soloists and vocal ensembles from 17 countries will be giving vocal performances of the highest standard - not just at the theatre but in churches, on balconies and in courtyards across the city. |
 | Kuddelmuddel and Gesprudel and a flying carpet Bernhard Fibich and Marko Simsa in children's programmes on 11.11., 14.11. and 28.11.
Bernhard Fibich and Marko Simsa are shooting stars whose children's shows hold kids spellbound. In November, no less than three performances, on the 11th, 14th and 28th, will take children on a journey from "Kuddelmuddel and Gesprudel" via "The Flying Carpet" to Marko Simsa's classic "Mozart for Children". |
 | Coach Number 12 of 11 Robert Rotifer Live on Stage on 18.11.2008 at 20:00
Robert Rotifer, a successful Austrian-in-exile who now works as a journalist, songwriter and singer in London, presents his new album "Coach Number 12 of 11" with his band "The Jaybirds" - Live on stage, of course. |
 | Reading with piano. Buch Wien 08 at HAUS DER MUSIK Anna Enquist and Ivo Janssen on 19.11.2008 at 19:30
The inaugural Buch Wien 08 is taking place at the Vienna Exhibition Centre and at locations scattered throughout the entire city. A festival of books and reading like no other. From 17 to 23 November 2008. |
 | Hot tip: Blue Bird Festival 2008 HAUS DER MUSIK partner VSA presents new trends in songwriting at the Porgy & Bess: 20 to 22 November; panel discussion on 18 November
The Vienna Songwriting Association is a long-standing partner of HAUS DER MUSIK and co-initiator of Live on Stage. Its declared aim is to promote and publicise songwriting through workshops, symposia and festivals such as this year's "Blue Bird Festival" at the Porgy & Bess. A "Standard Debate" on the subject "The Limits of World Fame?" will be held at HAUS DER MUSIK on 18.11.2008. |
