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By Gail Wein, Classical Music Communications
August 1, 2012
Since 2002, the Austrian Cultural Forum New York has presented concerts, art exhibitions, discussions, theatre and more, bringing the best of Austria’s fine arts to American audiences. This year, the Austrian Cultural Forum continues its 10th anniversary celebration with free concerts featuring outstanding performers from the US and Austria. Newly commissioned works by the most significant Austrian composers active today highlight these programs, which are framed by US premieres and landmark compositions.
The Fall Anniversary season begins on October 15 with cellist Nicolas Alstaedt and violinist Nicolas Dautricourt performing the world premiere of a commissioned work by Thomas Larcher. Later that month, on October 25, the award-winning Hugo Wolf Quartett performs the world premiere of a commissioned work by Manuela Kerer. Electroacoustic music pioneer Wolfgang Mitterer brings his improvisatory compositions to ACF on November 12.
In addition to the Tenth Anniversary Concert Series, Austrian Cultural Forum New York hosts, presents and supports a long list of other concerts and events, both at ACF’s intimate concert hall and at other venues around New York City. This fall’s events includes the Moving Sounds Festival 2012, September 13-15 at ACF and several other locations; Artis-Quartet Vienna with pianist Janis Vakarelis October 17 at Carnegie Hall; and Opera Moderne’s production of Viktor Ullmann’s opera, Kaiser von Atlantis, November 16-18 at Bohemian National Hall. Details about these and other offerings from ACFNY are listed at the end of this press release.
Except where noted below, concerts are free, and reservations are required. Program information is below, with details, artist and composer bios and reservation information at www.acfny.org.
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
2012 Fall Season Highlights
Moving Sounds Festival 2012 Highlights September 13-15
September 13, 6:00 pm MIVOS Quartet
German Consulate
September 14, 7:00 pm Mise-en Ensemble
Czech Center
September 15, 7:30 pm JACK Quartet
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Program: Clemens Gadenstätter (world premiere of commissioned work); Georg Friedrich Haas
September 15, 9:30 pm Bernhard Fleischmann
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Program: world premiere of commissioned work
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Celebrating Ten Years of the Austrian Cultural Forum New York
Tenth Anniversary Free Concert Series
October 15, 7:30 pm: Nicolas Alstaedt (cello) & Nicolas Dautricourt (violin)
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Program: Thomas Larcher (world premiere of commissioned work); Schnittke, Ravel, Kodály
October 25, 7:30 pm: Hugo Wolf Quartett
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Program: Manuela Kerer (world premiere of commissioned work)
November 12, 7:30 pm Wolfgang Mitterer
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Concert Homepage
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More concerts presented by Austrian Cultural Forum New York
October 17, 7:30 pm: Artis-Quartet Vienna with pianist Janis Vakarelis (with the Onassis Cultural Center NY)
Zankel Hall at Carnegie
Program: Brahms, Terzakis, Urbanner, Dvo?ák
Tickets: Carnegie Hall box office
Concert Homepage
November 16-18, 8:00 pm (TBC): Opera Moderne
Czech Center
Program: Viktor Ullmann: Kaiser von Atlantis
Tickets: Opera Moderne
Thursday October 18, 7:00 pm: “Walls and Bridges” Fall Festival 2012 - Peter Ablinger, Nico Muhly, Renaud Machart. Discussion moderated by Steve Smith.
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Panel Discussion and Concert
Monday October 22, 7:30 pm: Christina Nemec & Irradiation
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Electronica
Monday November 5: Daniel Serafin
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Lied: The Art of Song
Tuesday November 13: Wolfgang Mitterer
Location TBA
Electronica
Tuesday November 27: Lukas Kranzlbinder
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Jazz
November 30 – December 8, 2012: Argento Ensemble
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Program: Schoenberg: Pierrot Lunaire
Tuesday December 4, 7:30 pm: Calder Quartet
Austrian Cultural Forum NY
Chamber Music Series
Thursday December 13, 7:30 pm
Austrian Cultural Forum
Christmas Concert