Paul Maar / Wolfgang Stute / Konrad Haas

Performers:

Paul Maar, reading
Wolfgang Stute, guitar / percussion
Konrad Haas, transverse flute / keyboard

Reading by the successful children's book author
»Memories are not diaries. They don't stand up to comparison with a river. They are more like scattered large and small puddles after a heavy rain.« Paul Maar, inventor of »Sams« and thus one of the most popular and successful German authors of books for children and young people, remembers his childhood –not in the form of a continuous, chronological novel, but in the form of individual islands of memory, jumping between past and present.

A portrait of the wartime and post-war period
Born in 1937, »Wie alles kam« is also a portrait of the wartime and post-war period. His mother died young, his father in the war and yet Maar defies his life to find comfort and joy. »Anyone who has read this book knows why Paul Maar had to invent Sams«, says the blurb for the novel, from which the author himself reads aloud. Wolfgang Stute, who has worked closely with Heinz Rudolf Kunze among others, and Konrad Haas play specially written songs – with guitar, percussion, flute and keyboard.

program

Paul Maar liest aus seinen Erinnerungen »Wie alles kam«, Wolfgang Stute und Konrad Haas spielen dazu

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.