Cornet: Viktor Ullmann's Legacy from Theresienstadt
Music from Theresienstadt Michael Lahr, Introductory Lecture
Viktor Ullmann Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49 (Theresienstadt, 1943)
Allegro molto
Allegretto grazioso
Presto, ma non troppo
Allegro molto
Viktor Ullmann Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke (Theresienstadt, 1944)
The Lay of Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke
12 pieces from Rainer Maria Rilke's poem for recitation and piano
Dan Franklin Smith, piano
Gregorij H. von Leïtis, recitation
Friday, October 16th's performance takes place at The Cultch's Historic Theatre in East Vancouver. Tickets are $30, $20 students & seniors, available through the box office at the Cultch in advance or at the door. There is assigned seating for this venue.
The Cultch: 1895 Venables St. (604) 251-1363
Saturday, October 17th's performance takes place at Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music downtown. Seating is more limited on this date. Tickets are $30, $20 students & seniors, available through the box office at the Cultch (address and phone number above) in advance or at the door. This venue is general admission.
Pyatt Hall: 843 Seymour St. (604) 876-3434
Sunday, October 18th's performance takes place at the Roedde House Museum in the West End. Seating is extremely limited for this performance, and tickets are reserved for major donors and their guests. A reception with the artists will follow the performance.
Roedde House Museum: 1415 Barclay St. (604) 684-7040
Image: "My Dear Mother" by Cologne based artist Rune Mields with Ullmann's score in the background
from the personal collection of Gregorij von Leïtis