Concerts with works by

Johann Christian Bach

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Amor vincitore

A man in love with a woman who prefers solitude; a god shooting arrows; and then: love. The plot of Johann Christian Bach's play, performed in Schwetzingen in 1774, seems simple at first glance. Pauline Jacob and Lisa Florentine Schmalz from staatsoper24, along with Sebastian Bauer, stage it as audio theater, exploring the roles of Amor vincitore and the freedom of desire, inspired by sculptures in Schwetzingen Palace Garden. Early classical sounds are contrasted with contemporary moments by Patrick Schäfer. Sung parts are complemented by spoken word, costumes reflect the sculptures, and Julia Lezhneva and Maayan Licht deliver virtuoso soprano performances. A student project choir joins Ensemble Il Gusto Barocco under Jörg Halubek.

Amor vincitore

A man in love with a woman who prefers solitude, a god shooting arrows, and then: love. Johann Christian Bach's play, performed in Schwetzingen Palace Theatre in 1774, has a seemingly simple plot. Pauline Jacob and Lisa Florentine Schmalz, along with Sebastian Bauer, reinterpret this forgotten piece, exploring the roles of Alcidoro, Dalisa, and Amor. They blend early classical music with contemporary sounds by Patrick Schäfer, combining singing with spoken word. The performance features Julia Lezhneva and Maayan Licht, accompanied by Il Gusto Barocco and a student choir.

Londoner Meister

London has always been a music metropolis, and while the musicians who shaped its scene weren't always British, they produced exceptional work. Johann Christian Bach and Joseph Haydn were among these "London Masters." Haydn's final symphonies, including the groundbreaking No. 103 with its unforgettable timpani intro, set new standards. Conductor Ivor Bolton, originally from near Manchester, brings his historically informed approach to the classical symphony orchestra, promising a performance with unique impact.

Londoner Meister

London has always been a music metropolis, and while the musicians who shaped its scene weren't always British, they produced exceptional work. Johann Christian Bach and Joseph Haydn were among these "London Masters." Haydn's final symphonies, including the groundbreaking No. 103 with its unforgettable timpani intro, set new standards. Conductor Ivor Bolton, originally from near Manchester, brings his historically informed approach to the classical symphony orchestra, promising a performance with unique impact.

Mozartfest Würzburg

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony will perform at the Würzburg Mozart Festival with works by Johann Christian Bach, Mozart's Violin Concerto in A major, and Haydn's Symphony No. 103. Noa Wildshuh (violin) and Ivor Bolton (conductor) join them at the Würzburg Residence.

AMADIS, DER RITTER

Knights, sorceresses, wizards, fairies, and demons clash in a fairytale opera about love, revenge, and adventure, composed by Johann Christian Bach. The brave knight Amadis is wrongly accused of killing Arcabonne and Arcalaus' brother. They unleash their magic, though Arcalaus's is unreliable, and mobilize the demonic underworld. Amadis is imprisoned and all seems lost. But is revenge the answer? Two wizards narrate the story with music, videos, and a colorful stage.

AMADIS, DER RITTER

Knights, sorceresses, wizards, fairies, and demons clash in a fairytale opera about love, revenge, and adventure, composed by Johann Christian Bach. The brave knight Amadis is wrongly accused of killing Arcabonne and Arcalaus' brother. They unleash their magic, though Arcalaus's is unreliable, and mobilize the demonic underworld. Amadis is imprisoned and all seems lost. But is revenge the answer? Two wizards narrate the story with music, videos, and a colorful stage.

AMADIS, DER RITTER

Ritter, Zauberinnen, Zauberer, Feen und Dämonen in einem Märchen um Liebe, Rache und Abenteuer: Mit dieser Oper für die ganze Familie von Johann Christian Bach wird es bunt und spannend im Opernhaus! Der tapfere Ritter Amadis wird für den Tod des Bruders von Arcabonne und Arcalaus verantwortlich gemacht. Diese setzen ihre Zauberkraft ein, die bei Arcalaus nicht immer so gut funktioniert, und mobilisieren die dämonische Unterwelt. Plötzlich ist nichts mehr, wie es scheint: Amadis wird von seiner Geliebten Oriane der Untreue beschuldigt und in Arcalaus' Geheimlabor gefangen gehalten, alles scheint verloren ... Aber ist Rache immer der beste Weg? Auch die Mächte des Himmels haben da noch ein Wörtchen mitzusingen. Findet heraus, wie die Sache ausgeht! Zwei Zauberer führen uns durch diese spannende Geschichte mit toller Musik, Videos und einer quietschbunten Bühne.

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