«Brundibár» – «Ein Lied auf den Lippen»

The children's opera «Brundibár» by Hans Krasa is embedded in the commissioned work «Ein Lied auf den Lippen» by Stephen Menotti (Basel) and Michelle B. Ross (New York). The evening centres on the power of art, which makes it possible to experience oneself as a human being even under inhuman living conditions. Ross and Menotti would like to honour Krása's work and the children of the Theresienstadt camp.
20 children and young people from the Insel orchestra school searched for the significance of music for their own lives, for our society and for people in refugee camps and prisons. What role do memories and «cultural baggage» play in this?
The 14 musicians of the ensemble «le raid merveilleux» provide expressivity and drama and support the children and young people playing along in clearly communicating the insights gained on an artistic and aesthetic level.

«Appetizer»: At 7:15 pm, an introduction to the programme will be given by members of the production team at the Bar du Nord.

With

Orchesterschule Insel; Ensemble «le raid merveilleux», Stefano Mariani (conductor), Daniele Pintaudi (actor), Céline Meier (director), Tatyana Naidu (costumes), Dorothee Mariani (artistic concept/study children)

Program

Stephen Menotti (*1985) & Michelle B. Ross: Commissioned work «Ein Lied auf den Lippen» (2024)
Hans Krása (1899-1944), Libretto: Adolf Hoffmeister (1902-1973): Children's opera «Brundibár» (1941)

Duration

60 minutes, no break

Prices

CHF 35.-/25.-/15.- (free choice at the box office or in advance)
Free admission applies to persons with residence permit N, F or S. / CHF 5.- students of the Hochschule für Musik FHNW and the Musicology Seminar of the University of Basel / CHF 10.- members Colourkey and children under 12 years.

Links

→ orchesterschule-insel.ch
→ stephenmenotti.com
→ michellerossviolin.com