Elisabet Woska Sculpture

Did the name Elisabet Woska ever grace your ears before? Here at her final resting place, within Munich’s Waldfriedhof cemetery, lies a woman of many talents. Elisabet Woska, born in 1938 near Vienna, was far more than just an actress. She graced the stages of Vienna, Klagenfurt, and even Munich’s Residenztheater. Her voice, a familiar sound on ORF, ZDF, and WDR, carried stories through airwaves and into homes. But her artistic endeavors extended beyond the traditional. Woska collaborated extensively with composer Wilfried Hiller, who later became her husband. Together they crafted unique pieces, blending music and narrative. She starred in his television opera “An diesem heutigen Tage” and lent her voice to the melodic tales of “Der Josa mit der Zauberfiedel”. Woska even curated exhibitions, delving into topics ranging from historical events like the Munich Agreement to epic poems like the Kalevala. The Elisabet Woska Sculpture, marking her grave, isn’t a somber monument. It’s a celebration of duality, crafted by Antje Tesche-Mentzen. Two figures stand watch. Lilith, the Mesopotamian goddess of the night, embodies independence and mystery. Goggolori, a mischievous Bavarian sprite, whispers of folklore and playful chaos. These figures, much like Woska herself, represent the diverse facets of a life fully lived. Elisabet Woska’s presence continues to resonate here, a testament to her vibrant career and enduring artistic spirit.