Schmusechor

The music goes straight to the heart, but the message behind it is more than just cuddly: with its SCHMUSE*PASSION, the Schmusechor breathes new life into an old tradition during Lent, celebrating community whilst playfully taking aim at stereotypical roles and clichés.

Fresh choral arrangements of old and new pop hits, from Radiohead to Billie Eilish, and their latest project, SCHMUSE*PASSION, which centres on works by women and queer artists: the Schmusechor brings all this to the stage with verve, effortlessly striking a balance between excellent musical performance, theatre and dance – accompanied by the innovative ensemble inn.wien. With extravagant outfits, elaborate make-up and a passionate performance, the delightful music is given the extravagant finishing touch. The result is a dazzling total work of art for all the senses, which always makes a strong statement for greater diversity.

Founded by its charismatic director Verena Giesinger in a shared flat bedroom in Vienna, the Schmusechor has long since conquered the Austrian choral scene. Its success is evident not only in numerous projects and collaborations, such as with the Vienna Volkstheater, but also in the release of the album Schmusechor Live in 2024.

CAST & CREDITS

Schmusechor choir

Verena Giesinger conductor, inn.wien ensemble music, Nastasja Ronck keyboards, electric guitar, synthesiser, vocals, Alexander Csurmann drums, Marie Schweiger bass, Tarun Bathija beatbox, Katharina Senk, Gabriel José ZÚÑIGA Àvila choreography, Felix Hafner director, Catrin Freundlinger production manager Mave Venturin, Bernadette Covi costume design, Lena Wohlmuther, Vera Lechner hair and make-up design, Mave Venturin, Jasemin Khaleli, Marlene Stocker, Lavinia Lanner, Sebastian Abermann, Claudia Unterweger creative concept