![]() In 1839 she sang in the concerts at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, where Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was conductor. In Dresden she enjoyed further education with the opera singer Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient (1804-1860) and the Italian composer/conductor Francesco Morlacchi (1784–1841).įurther engagements in Brünn and Leipzig followed. Her first performance there was on 18 November 1838 as Giulietta in Bellini’s Montechi und Capuletti. The following year she was enaged at the opera house in Dresden. Jetty on the other hand was said to have spoken, sung and moved with great ability and was often applauded. Although the music was lovely and the libretto interesting, the audience did not warm to the piece and the singers of the main parts did not get good reviews. Jetty made her debut in 1837 at the Kärntnertortheater, where on 30 September she took on the role of Leontine in Labarre’s Der See-Cadet. She was as good an actress as she was a singer and was praised for her pronunciation of the foreign languages she sang in. It is said she is regarded one of the most important singers of her time. Jetty was a much loved mezzo-soprano with a lovely voice. She was beautiful, slender, funny and had an expressive face with large eyes. She started her musical education as a young girl with the well-known singing teacher Giovanni Gentiluomo (1809-1866).įor professional reasons she took on her mother’s maiden name Treffz. From a young age she was interested in music and theatre. Johan Strauß Denkmal im winterlichen Wiener Stadtpark.Henriette studied music in her native city. Preparation of Zimtsterne - "Cinnamon stars" Snow-covered village Lech Zürs am ArlbergĪustrian National Tourist Office / Michael StabentheinerĪustrian National Tourist Office / allOver/PBAĪustrian National Tourist Office / Claudia EbnerĪustrian National Tourist Office / Lisa Eiersebner Pitztal valley, Museum at Stamserhaus (Tyrol’s oldest farmhouse) - Christmas crib exhibitionĪustrian National Tourist Office / Robert Maybach Tourismusverband Bad Ischl / Daniel Leitner Light of Peace Lantern - Wolfgangsee LakeĬhristmas Lights in Pfarrgasse in Bad Ischl Lamberg'sche Nativity Scene in the Citys museum in SteyrĪustrian National Tourist Office / Bryan Reinhart Santa Claus and Krampus at the Salzburg Christmas Market Tourismusverband Radstadt / Lorenz Masser The main purpose of the two main domains and is the promotion of Austria as a holiday destination.Īustrian National Tourist Office / Rainer MirauĪustrian National Tourist Office / Harald Eisenberger In many of Austria's regions, people are still hesitant to hang laundry to dry between Christmas and New Year because the “Wilde Jagd” could get caught up in it. This goes back to old Germanic mythology, saying the “wild hunt” was active during this period of time: A whole host of demons would fly through the night skies and sow disaster wherever they went. Who is afraid of the „Wilde Jagd“? The Rauhnächte have been regarded as an especially dangerous and ominous time. To ward off the worst, aside from burning incense, it is also customary to swallow “Schluckbildchen,” little notes depicting the Virgin Mary. As tempting as it sounds, one should better not try to listen, as that would spell certain doom - at least that's how the story goes. Folklore has it that around midnight, animals can speak and foretell the future. ![]() The ritual is said to protect the animals from the bad influence of the Rauhnächte. And indeed, especially in the countryside, one of the most common heathen traditions to date is “Räuchern": During one (or more) nights between Christmas and Epiphany in January, incense is burned in farmhouses and stables. The name “Rauhnächte” (raucous nights) probably has its origin in the German word for smoke. ![]() “Silent Night”, written and performed for the first time on 24 December 1818 by Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber in the Austrian village of Oberndorf, is still the most popular one.Īnd of course, the "Christkind" has already secretly visited, seen by noone, and put the presents under the Christmas tree. on Christmas Eve, the tree is lit for the first time and the whole family gathers to sing Christmas carols. There are, however, some coffeehouses, bars, and restaurants that remain open, especially in Vienna.Īround 7 p.m. Most bars, restaurants, and night clubs are closed and traffic is almost non-existent. and there are no movie or theatre performances or concerts. On Christmas Eve, shops close at around 4 p.m. A traditional tree is decorated with ornaments in gold and silver, stars made out of straw, sweets, and candy wrapped in tinfoil, gilded nuts, and decorated ginger bread cookies. The Christmas tree plays a very important role in Austria, and every town sets up its very own.
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