Flyer, greet me the sun

Flyer, greet me the sun

A humorous-musical delight about flights of fancy, identities and the longing for more: in Flieger, grüß mir die Sonne, audience favorite Erwin Steinhauer dedicates himself to the texts of H.C. Artmann, the great linguist and chronicler of the Viennese soul.

Artmann's stories propel an impostor into the air - a man who becomes a daring aviator with a false identity, prostheses and an unbridled imagination. But behind the play with poses and myths, the longing for happiness and freedom always shines through.

With unmistakable charm and precise acting, Steinhauer makes Artmann's wit, irony and subtle melancholy audible. He is supported by three excellent musicians who embed his reading in

Georg Graf (wind instruments), Joe Pinkl (keyboard, trombone) and Peter Rosmanith (percussion) create a soundtrack that paints the highs and lows of a pilot's life in captivating colors. Tango, waltz and rumba meet jazzy improvisations, drive the hero to courageous deeds and comment tongue-in-cheek on his courtship behavior.

An evening that celebrates Artmann's idiosyncratic tone, pointed and full of rhythm, lightness and depth. Between literature and music, between wit and poetry, a Viennese version of pulp fiction is created that makes the audience smile and marvel in equal measure.

An extraordinary interplay of language, acting and music - entertaining, surprising and captivating.

Erwin Steinhauer | Recitation
Georg Graf | wind instruments
Joe Pinkl | keyboard, trombone
Peter Rosmanith | percussion