Rags to Riches at Saengerrunde Hall

What do Scott Joplin, Johannes Brahms, and German-Texan immgrants all have in common? They all went from Rags to Riches!

Join us for our Beerthoven Season 11 Finale, featuring solo and duo piano rags performed by Beerthoven's own Executive Director Daniel Swayze and pianist Austin Haller, as well as Brahms' Neue Liebeslieder Op. 65 and David Hanlon's contemporary tribute to German-Texans; Texanische Liebeslieder! Featuring vocalists Trevor Shaw, Shari Wilson, Laura Mercado-Wright, and Gregory Hilliard.

Thanks to our sponsors, we will be serving warm pastries and cold beer generously provided by Easy Tiger and Lazarus Brewing as well as wine and non-alcoholic beverages--all at no additional cost!

This event will take place at the historic Saengerrunde Hall in downtown Austin; home to Austin's oldest cultural institution, the German singing society the Austin Saengerrunde. Experience Beerthoven in the heart of the Live Music Capital of the World!

Kids are welcome! Tickets for children as well as students through college age are available for $10. Purchase at the door or email [email protected] for advance student tickets.

This program is made possible by a generous donation from Kathy and Henry Leighton:
From the estate of Sergeant John Christopher Leighton, US Army (retired). A survivor of two combat tours in Iraq who would certainly support the desire to “offer enriching musical experiences through down-to-earth means.”

Performance at the KMFA's Draylen Mason Studio Sunday, April 27th

We're excited to produce a performance of Rags to Riches in Austin's home for classical music on the radio; KMFA's Draylen Mason Studio! Visit this page for tickets to this performance.

Parking Info:

Look for parking in the state parking garages immediately surrounding the Saengerrunde facilities. During most of our events these are open and free of charge.
Sometimes there is a parking attendant charging $30, especially when concurrent events take place in the Moody Center. In that event, you may look for parking on street or at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, three blocks south of the Saengerrunde on San Jacinto (this is typically free). The Bullock Museum also offers an inexpensive parking option.

About Beerthoven:

The critically-acclaimed Beerthoven Concert Series is a down-to-earth, approachable celebration of classical song, chamber music, and beer; a quirky mixture of Bach and Doppelbock in unique and intimate settings. Beerthoven finds its inspiration in the musical and festive events of the Austin Saengerrunde as well as the private "salon" concerts of Beethoven's time. Beerthoven events feature live classical music, free beer, and other refreshments and snacks in an all-inclusive manner. There is no backstage here; audience members may even find themselves standing in line for beer with the performers.

Programming is intentionally diverse in tone, instrumentation, and featured performers. Beerthoven supports local artists by offering fair compensation and unique performance venues. Audience members will find our prices at the very low end of typical classical concerts--especially for students and especially given the high quality of the exbeerience.

Please support Beerthoven by becoming a Designated Driver! Check out options at www.beerthoven.com/support

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, United States