Goethe Lounge: Norbert Meyn

From 1920s Berlin and Viennese concert halls to London’s spirit of the Blitz and postwar Australia:

• Norbert Meyn, tenor (London)
• Kevin Tamanini, piano (Melbourne)

This cabaret recital presents songs in English and German by composers who fled the Nazis in Austria and Germany and found a new home in Britain. Explored and re-discovered during recent research at the Royal College of Music in London and the University of Salzburg, Austria, the songs by Hans Gál, Mátyás Seiber, Eric Sanders, Karl Rankl and others encompass dark and hilarious humour, nostalgia, a spirit of protest and defiance as well as an internationalist perspective. The recital will also include some songs by composers from Nazi Europe who emigrated to Australia.

Please arrive at 6pm, with the event starting at 6.15pm. The evening will include a pre-performance talk by Prof. Nils Grosch, Head of Musicology at Salzburg University, Austria, and the mobile exhibition Music, Migration and Mobility – The Legacy of Émigré Musicians from Nazi Europe in Britain with an added display about Émigré musicians in Australia.

This event is co-presented by the Goethe-Institut and the Austrian Embassy in Canberra. Austrian Ambassador Elisabeth Koegler will attend the event; refreshements will be served with the exhibition after the performance.
 

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Goethe Lounge: A series of events at the Goethe-Institut in Sydney. Curated by our programming team and presented in collaboration with a range of Australian partner organisations. Live music, talks, and other events in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.

Accessibility note: This event will happen on the first floor, which is only accessible via a staircase. Unfortunately, our heritage building does not have an elevator. We apologise for the inconvenience; please get in touch if this is a concern or if you need assistance.

Photography note: By entering this event site you agree to being filmed or photographed as members of the audience. You may appear in photos or videos used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Parking: Street parking is available in the streets near the building. Please allow a few minutes to find a slot.

Acknowledgement: This event takes place on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather.