Cornelius Obonya • The Austrian Salonists Likes to be hard and funny European salon music, Finnish tangos and film songs

Experience a night of delightful eccentricity with Cornelius Obonya and The Austrian Salonists! This unique concert film showcases a captivating blend of European salon music, Finnish tangos, and beloved film songs, delivered with a signature hard-edged humor and playful spirit. Join Cornelius Obonya, alongside a stellar ensemble featuring Peter Gillmayr on violin, Kathrin Lenzenweger on violin, Judith Bik on violoncello, Alvin Staple on contrabass, Josef Ortner on clarinet and saxophone, and Clara Zichy-Zeilinger at the piano, as they navigate a program brimming with unexpected charm. Prepare to be enchanted by a playful selection of poems and scurrilous verses by Robert Gernhardt, alongside iconic pieces like Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and excerpts from Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The evening's musical journey also includes Kurt Weill’s unforgettable “Tango ballad” from *The Threepenny Opera* and the instantly recognizable theme from the film comedy *Mon Oncle*. Concluding with Nino Rota’s vibrant “Saraghina, la Rumba!”, this concert is a truly unforgettable celebration of music and wit.