Themen-Talk
The power of tradition
How do myths arise and how do they change over time? Some stories survive for centuries. Others fall into oblivion or are reinterpreted. Which myths do we want to preserve for the future? This season, selected performances will again be followed by in-depth discussions with experts and the artists involved. The focus will be on the myths of the world. Myths continue to enjoy unbroken popularity. Rightly so? What do they tell us about the past, present, and future—and about us as human beings? Myths are stories. Myths are untrue stories, lies, and deceptions. Myths are timeless truths. Myths are models that shape our collective actions and experiences. Myths are constantly being rewritten, based on playful and free variation, and are in constant flux. Myths can also become ideologies and thus dangerous. That is what the themed talks will be about. Freely adapted from Hölderlin: “Because we are a conversation and learn from each other.”
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Writer and playwright: Martina Clavadetscher
Dramaturg & songwriter: Béla Rothenbühler
Curation and moderation of themed talks: Johanna Grilj
This season, selected performances will once again be followed by in-depth discussions with experts and the artists involved. The focus will be on the myths of the world. Myths continue to enjoy unbroken popularity. But is this justified? What do they tell us about the past, present, and future - and about ourselves as human beings? Myths are stories. Myths are untrue stories, lies, and deceptions. Myths are timeless truths. Myths are models that shape our collective actions and experiences. Myths are constantly being rewritten, based on playful and free variation, and are in constant flux. Myths can also become ideologies and thus dangerous. That is what the themed talks will be about. Freely adapted from Hölderlin: “Because we are conversation and learn from each other.”
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Ein Gespräch mit Thomas Hürlimann und der Literatur- und Musikwissenschaftlerin Dr. Fedora Wesseler zum Thema «Zwischen Fremdheit und Alpenmagie»
Ein Gespräch mit Thomas Hürlimann und der Literatur- und Musikwissenschaftlerin Dr. Fedora Wesseler zum Thema «Zwischen Fremdheit und Alpenmagie»
Schwerter zu Musik – glauben wir noch an die Verwandlungskraft der Zauberflöte? Mit Meike Lieser und Peter Huber
