Weltenbrand im Kerzenschein

By Christoph Wurzel, 24 December 2014

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“Fetonte stürzt Ikarus-gleich im Gegenlicht in die Tiefe, der Kosmos bricht musikalisch zusammen”

Reviewed at Schwetzingen Schloss (Schwetzingen Castle), Schwetzingen on 19 December 2014

Jommelli, Fetonte

Felice Venanzoni, Conductor

Demis Volpi, Director

Katharina Schlipf, Costume Designer, Set Designer

Jeanine De Bique, Climene

Rinnat Moriah, La Fortuna, Teti

Elisabeth Auerbach, Libia

Nam Won Huh, Orcane

Artem Krutko, Epafo

Antonio Giovannini, Fetonte

Philipp Mathmann, Il Sole, Proteo

Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg

Demis Volpi leaves Ballett am Rhein with his Favourite Things

Vikki Jane Vile, 7th July

As we reached the end of season gala, Ballett am Rhein offered up a selection of highlights from the past four seasons in celebration of outgoing Artistic Director, Demis Volpi.

***11

What can dance say about crime? Ballett am Rhein offer a response

Vikki Jane Vile, 5th April

The appetite for all things true crime is not a new trend. Podcasts, YouTubers, influencers and documentaries, this obsession has held a captive audience for well over a decade now.

***11

Demis Volpi's very modern Giselle: memorable but not fully formed

Vikki Jane Vile, 12th November

There are many ways to tell the story of Giselle, and Demis Volpi’s version for Ballett am Rhein offers up more than the odd surprise.

***11

Worth the sacrifice? Ballett am Rhein's Sacre offers mixed results

Vikki Jane Vile, 28th May

The programme’s middle work sees a detour from Stravinsky, to the music of Richard Strauss, lending itself to more lyrical work and some respite from the drama it's sandwiched between.

***11

Ballett am Rhein: engaging, intoxicating, emotive and not one plot!

Vikki Jane Vile, 25th February

Ballett am Rhein offered three pieces with no narrative, but this triple bill has broad appeal across the full spectrum of ballet and dance.

****1

An expressive showcase: Northern Ballet's Contemporary Cuts

Graham Watts, 11th June

Northern Ballet demonstrate a range of qualities in a rich mix of contemporary work.

***11

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Christoph Wurzel

Nach dem Studium der Germanistik, Politikwissenschaft, Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft war Christoph Wurzel lange im pädagogischen Bereich tätig. Er interessiert sich besonders für die gesellschaftlich relevanten Aspekte der Musik. Er lebt in Baden – Baden und schreibt für verschiedene Magazine in Deutschland.

Weltenbrand im Kerzenschein - Jommellis Fetonte in Schwetzingen