Gottfried Helnwein | IRELAND | Austria Spezial | DEAR FRIENDS OF AUSTRIAN CULTURE ...

I would like to draw your attention to what could, without exaggeration, be called the biggest “Austrian Cultural Event” in Los Angeles this season.
For a stunning new production of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hoffmansthal’s “Der Rosenkavalier”, directed by Maximilian Schell, designed by Gottfried Helnwein, choreographed by Johann Kresnik and starring Kurt Rydl, the L.A Opera relied heavily on Austrian talent in creating a “Gesamtkunstwerk”.


		20. Май 2005 Austrian Consulate General Los Angeles Austrian Culture in the Western United States - Breaking News Bernhard N. Faustenhammer Consul DEAR FRIENDS OF AUSTRIAN CULTURE ... I would like to draw your attention to what could, without exaggeration, be called the biggest “Austrian Cultural Event” in Los Angeles this season. For a stunning new production of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hoffmansthal’s “Der Rosenkavalier”, directed by Maximilian Schell, designed by Gottfried Helnwein, choreographed by Johann Kresnik and starring Kurt Rydl, the L.A Opera relied heavily on Austrian talent in creating a “Gesamtkunstwerk”.


		It is no wonder therefore that the seven performances appear to be selling out quickly, even before the premiere took place. All details can be found at www.laopera.com or obtained by calling T. (213) 972-8001. Best regards, Consul Deputy Head of Post Austrian Consulate General 11859 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 501 Los Angeles, California 90025 Tel +1 (310) 444 9310 Ext 13 Fax +1 (310) 477 98


20. Май 2005	Austrian Consulate General Los Angeles	Bernhard N. Faustenhammer