Partytur

As with the birth and death of octopuses, whose tentacles stand for connection, multiplicity and resistance, here the end is thought to be the beginning with the laying of eggs. With a celebration of polyphony, a sound between resistance and ecstasy, OCT.opus 25 closes with hope for a collective, tentacular and resistant future. Stay updated!

OCT.opus 25

The team of artists that go by the name of God’s Entertainment will be depositing a huge octopus replica in the pond near the Karlsplatz to offer us a new interpretation of Strauss’ waltzes.

This artistic ersatz for an octopus, representing an intriguing symbiosis between Strauss and cultural studies expert Donna Haraway, is designed to give us a completely new perspective on the waltz as such, with lively and provocative interpretations opening up unprecedented emotional and intellectual vistas on the music of Johann Strauss. With the help of an array of supporting artists, Strauss himself will conducting OCT.opus 25 and dancing to his own music. On five weekends, the project will be electrifying its audiences with humour, temperament, concerts, performances and dinners.