Josef Weinheber "Wien Wörtlich" - Anton Wildgans "Kirbisch"

Produced by the Austrian label Amadeo, this recording captures the literary landscape of mid-20th-century Vienna through the voices of Josef Weinheber and Anton Wildgans. The record features the actor Richard Eybner, whose distinct vocal performance serves to preserve the rhythm and linguistic nuance of the poetry and prose presented. It emerged during a period when the Austrian recording industry was heavily invested in archiving national literary works for educational and cultural preservation.

The album serves as a stylistic representation of Austrian poetic tradition, with Weinheber’s work often noted for its technical mastery and traditional forms, while Wildgans’s writings reflect the social and existential sentiments of the era. The production was intended for audiences interested in the preservation of the German-language literary canon. Eybner’s delivery was critically regarded as an authentic interpretation, aligning with the label’s mission to provide listeners with authoritative readings of foundational texts.