Longing for Spring
Duo Kutrowatz & Fröschl performs Mozart, Schubert, Randhartinger & Strauss in “Longing for Spring”
Join us for an evening dedicated to the art of Lied as soprano Miriam Kutrowatz and pianist Andreas Fröschl present Longing for Spring, a recital that brings together pillars of the Viennese song tradition with the expressive sound world of Richard Strauss. United by a shared artistic focus on German Lied, the duo offers a program that reflects both historical depth and their own long-standing engagement with this repertoire.
About the Concert
The recital opens with a selection of songs by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ranging from playful and light-hearted miniatures to more intimate and melancholic works, including one of his rare songs in the French language. The focus then turns to nineteenth-century Austrian Lied. The second half of the evening is devoted entirely to Richard Strauss, a composer central to the duo’s artistic collaboration. The program continues with a group of selected songs. The duo’s ongoing exploration of Strauss’s Lieder has recently culminated in the recording of a complete Strauss album—including the works featured in this recital—soon to be released. This concert thus reflects a repertoire that has accompanied their collaboration over an extended period of time.
Music Program
About the Artists
Miriam Kutrowatz
Praised for her “crystal clear soprano”, Viennese soprano Miriam Kutrowatz is in high demand on Europe’s concert and operatic stages. In the 2025–26 season, she appears with the Tonkünstler-Orchester and Philharmonie Salzburg and performs at the Vienna Musikverein and Konzerthaus in works including Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium, Haydn’s Paukenmesse, and Handel’s Messiah. On the operatic stage, she makes debuts in the title role of J.C. Bach’s Zanaida with Kammerakademie Potsdam and at Opéra National de Montpellier as Zerlina in Don Giovanni. Her operatic engagements have led her to the Opernhaus Zürich, Komische Oper Berlin, Wiener Staatsoper, Theater an der Wien, Salzburg Festival, and the JOpera Festival.
Andreas Fröschl
Andreas Fröschl is recognized for his exceptional musical versatility. In 2019, he won second prize as a piano soloist at the Bösendorfer Competition in Vienna and released his first solo album Warum nicht. on Preiser Records, presenting both classical piano repertoire and his own cabaret compositions. While maintaining an active solo career, his great passion lies in Lied. He has appeared internationally with artists including Fatma Said, Robert Holl, Michael Schade, Daniel Johannsen, Patricia Nolz, and Miriam Kutrowatz. His performances have taken him to festivals such as Heidelberger Frühling, the Bayreuth Festival, the Liszt Festival Raiding, and Wigmore Hall in London, as well as on concert tours to Mexico and the United States. From June 2026, Fröschl will serve as artistic director of the concert series “LieberLied” at the Ehrbar Hall in Vienna. Image: Julia Dax
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ACFNY LATECOMER AND RSVP POLICY
It is of great importance to us that everyone can enjoy our events uninterruptedly. As a courtesy to our artists and our audience, please be so kind and be on time. We can only accept late arrivals to a minimum extent. Since our events are for free and we only have limited capacity in our theater, RSVPing does not guarantee entry. If you can no longer attend a free event, please cancel your reservation through Eventbrite online. Unclaimed reserved seats by 6:30 PM will be given to those on the waiting list. When we have reached the capacity of our theater, we will close our doors. In case there are still seats available after 6:30 PM, we will let people into the theater after the first applause. After that, we will close our doors for the evening. Furthermore, we reserve the right to cancel individual tickets at short notice. Priority will be given to guests visiting the ACFNY for the first time. And large bags, backpacks, and similar items must be checked in and cannot be brought into the theater.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
Duo Kutrowatz & Fröschl performs Mozart, Schubert, Randhartinger & Strauss in “Longing for Spring”
Join us for an evening dedicated to the art of Lied as soprano Miriam Kutrowatz and pianist Andreas Fröschl present Longing for Spring, a recital that brings together pillars of the Viennese song tradition with the expressive sound world of Richard Strauss. United by a shared artistic focus on German Lied, the duo offers a program that reflects both historical depth and their own long-standing engagement with this repertoire.
About the Concert
The recital opens with a selection of songs by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ranging from playful and light-hearted miniatures to more intimate and melancholic works, including one of his rare songs in the French language. The focus then turns to nineteenth-century Austrian Lied. The second half of the evening is devoted entirely to Richard Strauss, a composer central to the duo’s artistic collaboration. The program continues with a group of selected songs. The duo’s ongoing exploration of Strauss’s Lieder has recently culminated in the recording of a complete Strauss album—including the works featured in this recital—soon to be released. This concert thus reflects a repertoire that has accompanied their collaboration over an extended period of time.
Music Program
About the Artists
Miriam Kutrowatz
Praised for her “crystal clear soprano”, Viennese soprano Miriam Kutrowatz is in high demand on Europe’s concert and operatic stages. In the 2025–26 season, she appears with the Tonkünstler-Orchester and Philharmonie Salzburg and performs at the Vienna Musikverein and Konzerthaus in works including Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium, Haydn’s Paukenmesse, and Handel’s Messiah. On the operatic stage, she makes debuts in the title role of J.C. Bach’s Zanaida with Kammerakademie Potsdam and at Opéra National de Montpellier as Zerlina in Don Giovanni. Her operatic engagements have led her to the Opernhaus Zürich, Komische Oper Berlin, Wiener Staatsoper, Theater an der Wien, Salzburg Festival, and the JOpera Festival.
Andreas Fröschl
Andreas Fröschl is recognized for his exceptional musical versatility. In 2019, he won second prize as a piano soloist at the Bösendorfer Competition in Vienna and released his first solo album Warum nicht. on Preiser Records, presenting both classical piano repertoire and his own cabaret compositions. While maintaining an active solo career, his great passion lies in Lied. He has appeared internationally with artists including Fatma Said, Robert Holl, Michael Schade, Daniel Johannsen, Patricia Nolz, and Miriam Kutrowatz. His performances have taken him to festivals such as Heidelberger Frühling, the Bayreuth Festival, the Liszt Festival Raiding, and Wigmore Hall in London, as well as on concert tours to Mexico and the United States. From June 2026, Fröschl will serve as artistic director of the concert series “LieberLied” at the Ehrbar Hall in Vienna. Image: Julia Dax
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ACFNY LATECOMER AND RSVP POLICY
It is of great importance to us that everyone can enjoy our events uninterruptedly. As a courtesy to our artists and our audience, please be so kind and be on time. We can only accept late arrivals to a minimum extent. Since our events are for free and we only have limited capacity in our theater, RSVPing does not guarantee entry. If you can no longer attend a free event, please cancel your reservation through Eventbrite online. Unclaimed reserved seats by 6:30 PM will be given to those on the waiting list. When we have reached the capacity of our theater, we will close our doors. In case there are still seats available after 6:30 PM, we will let people into the theater after the first applause. After that, we will close our doors for the evening. Furthermore, we reserve the right to cancel individual tickets at short notice. Priority will be given to guests visiting the ACFNY for the first time. And large bags, backpacks, and similar items must be checked in and cannot be brought into the theater.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
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Austrian Cultural Forum New York
11 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
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