Metamorphoses in Salzburg: Vivaldi's masterpiece in the hotel full of magic!

Metamorphoses in Salzburg: Vivaldi's masterpiece in the hotel full of magic!

Salzburg, Österreich - On June 7, 2025, the staging of "Hotel Metamorphosis" premiere during the Salzburg Pentecost Festival. The stage narrative staged by Barrie Kosky is an innovative adaptation of Ovid's fairy tales and addresses complex human experiences such as fetish, incest and fluid gender roles. The stories from Ovid's "metamorphoses" - including Orpheus and Eurydice, Pygmalion, Arachne, Myrrha as well as Echo and Narcissus - are not only fascinating, but also profound and stimulated the reflection on metamorphosis and the pressure of external transformation. Kleine Zeitung reports of the special atmosphere that occurs in an anonymous hotel room, where the performance takes place.

The music of the evening is a "best-of" classic works by Antonio Vivaldi, whose compositions have experienced a revival in recent years by the remarkable singer Cecilia Bartoli. Vivaldi, known for its impressive concerts and opera arias, is firmly anchored in the historical development of the music and has had permanent influence with its emotional and technical achievements. Even if works such as "La Fida Ninfa" and "La Griselda" are rarely listed due to a lack of tension, they shine in Kosky's new pasticcio. Opera online explains that Kosky combines the music and the texts so that they are resonance and enrich each other.

artistic performances and occupation

The performances were worn by a top -class ensemble. Angela Winkler plays the androgynous Orpheus and leads through the narrative, while the talented Lea Desandre embodies the complex roles of Myrrha, Echo and a statue. Nadezhda Karyazina gives Juno and Minerva Life, while Cecilia Bartoli meets the audience as Eurydice and Arachne. Philippe Jaroussky shines as Narcissus and Pygmalion. This impressive line -up is accompanied by the Musiciens du Prince - Monaco, who received great applause for their excellent performance. Kleine Zeitung emphasizes that the staging with an ongoing dramatic material captivates the audience.

festivals and future performances

The 2025 Salzburg Whitsun Festival is characterized by Venice, and Kosky designs a work that reflects the essence of this city. Bartoli, who has been the artistic director of the festival since 2012, emphasizes the importance of presenting Vivaldi's music in a new light. The current performances that will continue on June 8th during the Salzburg Pentecost Festival are part of a larger plan to put Vivaldi's masterpieces in the spotlight next August at the Salzburg Festival. Opera online describes the festival as a significant step in the redesign of the repertoire.

The staging and the musical selection of "Hotel Metamorphosis" are an impressive example of the fusion of well -known stories with the lively beauty of classical music. They reflect the continued relevance of Vivaldi's works and its timeless influence on music history, which is still relevant and inspiring even after centuries. Oxford Bibliographies points out that Vivaldi's music has experienced a remarkable rediscovery, especially in the past decades has.