Maria

Description

What if we could rediscover the oldest book in the world? The story of Maria, as the Bible does not tell it: After Jesus died on the cross, his mother wanted nothing to do with the holiness of her son. She is skeptical of his miracles, finds his disciples unbearable, the interpretations of the apostles trigger her, and she has never overcome the pain of his loss. She tells us her perspective on the Passion of Christ - and as a mother, her very personal grief, her lack of piety, and her stubbornness. Through Maria's eyes, Irish author Colm Tóibín offers a completely new view of Christianity and creates an unexpectedly human portrait of the icon Maria. Author Colm Tóibín was born in Ireland in 1955. He has published several non-fiction books, and his first novel, "The South," was enthusiastically received by critics. Tóibín's books have won numerous awards. He is considered one of the most interesting English-speaking writers. The Stabat Mater Pergolesis comes into conflict, a duel of perspectives occurs anew every evening. The female, different perspective contrasts with the beauty and rigidity of tradition in the form of the oratorio. Participating artists and additional information: Concept & Direction Jochen Strauch Maria Mona Petri Singers Anna Gschwend Stephanie Szanto The Galatea Quartet Yuka Tsuboi / Jemma Abrahamyan Sarah Kilchenmann Hugo Bollschweiler / Anna Brugger Julien Kilchenmann Double bass Núria Casas Coll / Jimena Rodríguez Harpsichord Peter Solomon Stage and set design Sigi Colpe Musical direction Peter Solomon Assistant director Annika Leitner Lighting design & lighting Janos von Kwiatkowski Sound engineering & sound design Igor Cujic Stage technology Zora Marti Costume Marion Loosli Tailoring Claudia Buchli