KLANGspring - Miss Else by Arthur Schnitzler with Mavie Hörbiger

Robert dreams of Else - A staged reading with Clara Frühstück and Mavie Hörbiger

Arthur Schnitzler's novella "Fräulein Else" is a milestone of Viennese modernism – a poignant story about morality, dependency, and female self-determination. In an extraordinary interpretation, the captivating voice of the award-winning Burgtheater actress Mavie Hörbiger brings Schnitzler's linguistic virtuosity to life with intensity and richness of nuance, while Clara Frühstück deepens the emotional soundscape of the narrative with her sensitive piano playing.

Schnitzler's inner monologue unfolds the fate of the young Else, who is caught between societal pressure and personal integrity. The novella, published in 1924, is alarmingly relevant today – a literary masterpiece about abuse of power and double standards that resonates and moves.

Mavie Hörbiger reads, accompanied by Clara Frühstück on the piano. You will be enchanted by Mavie Hörbiger's voice, seduced by the sound of the piano. An evening full of poetry, drama, and musical intensity – atmospheric, profound, and timeless!