GIAN MARCHET COLANI

Description

The Opera Engiadina presents in October 2026 the world premiere of Gian Marchet Colani, a new Bündner hunter opera in the Romansh language. The work is based on the famous opera Der Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber, but relocates the action to the Engadin and combines classical opera with regional history, culture, and tradition.
At the center is the legend of the Engadin hunter Gian Marchet Colani from Pontresina (1772–1835), who was said to have shot with enchanted bullets. The story thus takes up one of the central motifs of Der Freischütz and tells it in a new Bündner context. A special highlight is the famous Wolfsschlucht scene, which is relocated to the impressive Ova da Bernina gorge near Pontresina. Also, for the first time, a hunter's choir in the Romansh language is heard, sung by Engadin and other Bündner hunters.
The production brings together renowned soloists, the project choir of the Bündner Hunter Association, and the Chamber Philharmonic Graubünden under the musical direction of Claudio Danuser. Direction and stage concept are by Manfred Ferrari.
Cast:

• Samiel / Narrator: Lorenzo Polin
• Gian Marchet Colani (Max, Tenor): Yves Ehrsam
• Chasper (Kaspar, Bass-baritone): Fabrice Raviola
• Aita (Agathe, Soprano): Sara-Bigna Janett
• Peider Costa, shooting master (Kuno, Bass): Radovan Jovanovic
• Gian Clavuot, district president (Ottokar, Baritone): Michael Stern
• Hermit (Bass): Martin Roth

The Opera Engiadina creates with this production a unique connection of opera tradition, Bündner history, and Romansh culture.
Tickets can be conveniently booked online via the website www.operaengiadina.ch.

Highlights

• World premiere of the Bündner hunter opera
• First hunter's choir in the Romansh language
• With renowned soloists and Chamber Philharmonic Graubünden

General Information

The Opera Engiadina presents in October 2026 the world premiere of Gian Marchet Colani, a new opera in the Romansh language. The action takes place in the Engadin and combines classical opera with regional history and culture.

Location

Nairs 500, 7550 Scuol, Switzerland

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