styriarte 2010: Meine Preise

演出简介

Meine Preise - Peter Simonischek reads Thomas Bernhard.

 

“Nemo propheta in patria”. This piece of biblical wisdom claiming that no one is a prophet in his homeland was a lesson that Thomas Bernhard learned firsthand. Consequently, he avenged himself by means of tirades against his fellow countrymen.

Despite his anti‐Austrian sentiments, the state of Austria honoured him with awards. Austrian actor Peter Simonischek brings life to the great poet’s words and portrays the paradox of a man who denigrated of his own country yet was awarded prizes by the same. Bernhard’s texts are connected by cheerful Austrian music from the early twentieth century.
 

Thomas Bernhard: Reading from „Meine Preise“

Peter Simonischek, reading

Franz Bartolomey, violoncello

Cornelia Herrmann, piano