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.

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