Nicole Beutler & Otto Lechner

“An artist of life is someone who experiences their summer in such a way that it warms them in winter.” – Alfred Polgar

The actress Nicole Beutler, celebrated on stage as well as on screen and a multiple award winner, dedicates a highly inspiring literary afternoon to Alfred Polgar, one of the most significant feuilletonists, authors, and chroniclers of Viennese modernism – all set against the backdrop of the Semmering mountains, which the Jewish writer once visited.

Known for his sharp-witted satire, Polgar dissects people's expectations and disappointments regarding matters of the heart with the finest irony, skillfully exposing them and disillusioning the audience in a refreshing and amusing manner.

Beutler has the ability to let Polgar's spirit speak through her, while Otto Lechner draws the sweetest melodies from his accordion, evoking dreams of a long-gone era.