This book features works from the Vienna-born scholar, composer, and musician Egon Lustgarten (1887 to 1961). The letters, lectures, and biographical materials presented relate to Lustgarten’s life after his escape from National Socialism in 1938 and emigration to the United States, and illustrate a bittersweet story of longing for “Heimat” and the artists struggle for survival and recognition. The book juxtaposes the joy of Lustgarten’s Viennese compositions, and their late Romantic playfulness and melodic beauty, with the reality of the struggles as a refugee. Thus, the year of the 60th anniversary of Lustgarten’s death, the composer’s music is given new life and his legacy is celebrated. In the performance, Gregorij von Leitis will read from the letters, lectures, and biographical materials from Lustgarten’s estate which is held at the Lahr von Leitis Archive at the exil.arte Center at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The music will be presented by a soprano, a baritone and a piano. See link for COVID protocols.
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