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Novalis nacht - a romantic night at the theatre
Novalis by Peter Austin-BrentnallMusic/cello by Clementine Gasser
Scenery by Katharina E. Rodax
Lightdesign by Thomas Nichtenberger
Directed by Johannes C. Hoflehner
Novalis (Friedrich von Hardenberg, 1772-1801)
is one of the most multi-faceted and mysterious poets of the early Romanticist era.
He was not only the creator of the myth of the blue flower,
but also a natural scientist, alchemist,
art theoretician, cultural and
linguistic philosopher.
is one of the most multi-faceted and mysterious poets of the early Romanticist era.
He was not only the creator of the myth of the blue flower,
but also a natural scientist, alchemist,
art theoretician, cultural and
linguistic philosopher.
Photo: Copper engraving (Eduard Eichens 1845)
In an evening of subtle sophistication a portrait of the artist is recreated. The audience has an opportunity to get into intimate
contact with his thoughts in an vent that combines joie de vivre and mysticism, pleasure and contemplation, love and melancholy.Live music and an alchemistical supper (the viewers are served refreshments and drinks) will make this an unforgettable experience..
Post-show talk-back: after every performance the audience is invited to stay for a Q&A session with the artists; no reservation required.
► Premiere: 9 october 2008, Theater Forum Schwechat (A)
► Additional performances: 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 october 2008
Original production by THEATER FORUM SCHWECHAT