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.

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