Die Schöpfung

Origin narrative as an everyday myth

Joseph Haydn's oratorio tells of the fundamental myths of Western culture: the biblical story of creation. The music takes us from chaos through the seven days of creation to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Director Thomas Verstraeten, part of the performance collective FC Bergman, draws inspiration for his work from local communities and subcultures. For 'The Creation' he collaborates with various schools in the Basel region. Together they interpret the story, which is as old as time, and confront it with their own stories. The choir of Theater Basel and the La Cetra Baroque Orchestra sing and play.

Participants and additional information:
Artistic team

- Musical direction - Jörg Halubek
- Production and stage - Thomas Verstraeten
- Choir direction - Michael Clark
- Dramaturgy - Niels Nuijten
Cast

- Gabriel - Álfheiður Erla Guðmundsdóttir
- Gabriel - Inna Fedorii
- Uriel - Ronan Caillet
- Raphael - Alex Rosen
- Choir of the Theater Basel
- La Cetra Baroque Orchestra Basel


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