Das Lied von der Erde with poems by Elisabeth Frischauf
November 2025, saw two Memorable performances of Das Lied von der Erde at the Kurhaus Bad tölz and Bergson Kulturkraftwerk Theater, Munich Germany
Hear the poems: Truth, Shoot'em, a fragment of Love Lingers on the short video below:, extracted from the complete performance.
This Lied von der Erde is an hour-long woven tapestry in memory of the ending of WW II, of Nazi banned music and writing by those who managed to escape and those who perished. Conceived and directed through a contemporary lens, by Martina Veh, with my voice and poems in Soundscape by Christoph Reiserer. Also performing: Soprano, Stephanie Krug; Actor, Stefan Wilkening; Dancer, Alberto Pagani; Conductor, Maria Fitzgerald.
They Clasp My Hand Reading at the Austrian Embassy in Washington D.C.
On February third, 2023, I read from “They Clasp My Hand,” to a large audience, with a conversation after with Dr. Johannes Aigner, head of the Austrian Cultural Forum.
Then the audience had questions and the last one, which is on the video link below, was asking what the effect has been on my children’s generation of the Holocaust story of my family. My daughter was there to answer and make me a very proud mother!
Here is the video link for the full reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaYGbHAoBJc
On February 3rd, 2023, I read from “They Clasp My Hand,” to a large audience, with a conversation after with Dr. Johannes Aigner, head of the Austrian Cultural Forum.
Then the audience had questions and the last one, which is on the video link below, was asking what the effect has been on my children’s generation of the Holocaust story of my family. My daughter was there to answer and make me a very proud mother!
Here is the video link for the full reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaYGbHAoBJc
REGISTRATION INFORMATION, February 3, 2023, 7PM @ Austrian Cultural Forum DC
Here is the link to register for the book reading, sale and signing in Washington DC
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elisabeth-frischauf-they-clasp-my-hand-die-meine-hand-ergreifen-tickets-479975849687?aff=ebdssbeac
About the Book and Author
“They Clasp My Hand | Die meine Hand ergreifen” is a narrative poem memoir, which was published in English with German translation in 2022.Across generations stories weave, illuminating the personal effect of good and evil in the world. Through her deeply emotional and moving poetry, Frischauf tells the story of her family fleeing Austria during World War II, the loss of her grandmothers and extended family during the Holocaust, and also stories of her life growing up in the United States as a daughter of refugees and the birth of her first grandchild.
Elisabeth Frischauf is a neuro-psychiatrist, artist and poet who lives and works in New York. After downsizing her medical practice in the early 2000, she concentrates on poetry writing and sculpting clay.
Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Masks are optional at Austrian Cultural Forum events for visitors and staff. If you prefer to wear a mask, you are welcome to do so.
Parking on International Court is available after 6:30 pm (for the duration of the event), or on 36th Street (access to the Embassy through the park behind the building.) Van Ness Metro (Red Line) is a short distance away.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION for My Book signing and reading on January 31, 7PM, Austrian Cultural Forum New York 11 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
To come to this event you will need to get a ticket through eventbrite. Here is the link to click on:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-presentation-elisabeth-frischauf-they-clasp-my-hand-die-meine-hand-tickets-512100856447Book Presentation Elisabeth Frischauf "They Clasp My Hand | Die meine Hand
If you are on the Austrian Cultural Forum mailing list, you can RSVP through their invitation to you on that list.
Any confusion, email me and hope to see you for a very stimulating evening.
BOOK PRESENTATION | ELISABETH FRISCHAUF
We warmly invite you to join the ACFNY and Elisabeth Frischauf for a reading of her book “They Clasp My Hand | Die meine Hand ergreifen”. After the reading she will give further insight into her book in a conversation with Melina Tsiamos, Deputy Director of the ACFNY.
About the Book and Author
“They Clasp My Hand | Die meine Hand ergreifen” is a narrative poem memoir, which was published in English with German translation in 2022.Across generations stories weave, illuminating the personal effect of good and evil in the world. Through her deeply emotional and moving poetry, Frischauf tells the story of her family fleeing Austria during World War II, the loss of her grandmothers and extended family during the Holocaust, and also stories of her life growing up in the United States as a daughter of refugees and the birth of her first grandchild.
Elisabeth Frischauf is a neuro-psychiatrist, artist and poet who lives and works in New York. After downsizing her medical practice in the early 2000, she concentrates on poetry writing and sculpting clay.
The event will take place on January 31, 7pm, at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York.Books will be available for purchase and signing
January 31, 2023, Tuesday at 7PM @ Austrian Cultural Forum New York
A READING AND DISCUSSION OF MY BOOK
The book, a narrative poem Memoir, was shortlisted for the Austria Literary Prize. The story takes my family fromWWI, through the Holocaust, immigration to the USA and ends with the birth of my first grandchild.
Austrian Cultural Forum New Yorkacfny.org
Austrian Cultural Forum New York
11 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
SAVE THE DATE; Sunday December11 ,11:15-12 :Museum of Jewish Heritage Book Festival Event;
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Elisabeth Frischauf, author of They Clasp My Hand
At The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
Events Hall resource area, second floor next to the Lox Café
For full information and you must register, see website below:
Website: nyjewishbookfestival.org
for more information: nyjewishbookfestival@mjhnyc.org
People can register generally for the Book Festival and also need to register specifically for the 7 keynote events happening in our Edmond J. Safra Hall
Sunday, December 11 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
The Museum of Jewish Heritage will present its first-ever New York Jewish Book Festival, featuring talks, panels, and author signings. The daylong event will touch on themes of Jewish heritage including culture and history, modern life and literature, the Holocaust, food and cookbooks, and books for kids and families. This event is free and open to all. Click here to see the full schedule.