As part of KLANGLICHT, Graz Opera dedicated itself to the themes of sound and light in a variety of contexts. In the “Follow the Light” performance, which was repeated every 30 minutes, 300 visitors were invited to explore the opera house from a completely different perspective, namely from the stage. First, the percussionists of the Graz Philharmonic Orchestra took the audience on a sonic journey through the stage space of the opera house, after which the glass bridge, which is often admired from the outside, became the second setting: on these two evenings, nothing but radiant light could be seen where huge scenery pieces are usually transported, which the visitors followed to the third part of the program. A small showcase of works awaited the audience in the assembly hall, where “connoisseurs” may have discovered scenes from “Norma” or the musical “West Side Story”, but there were also completely unfamiliar things waiting for them. Music, lighting, backdrops and actors conjured up impressive images and allowed the audience to immerse themselves in the current productions for a brief excerpt. The viewers not only followed the light, but also the artistic range of the theater.

KLANGLICHT 2017

Location: Graz Opera

Cast

Artistic concept and project management: Juana Ines Cano Restrepo
Ensemble: Karin Meissl (vocals), Leonhard Königseder (cymbals, humpback gongs), Leonhard Waltersdorfer (vibraphone), Sebastian Riener (rainstick, windchimes, oceandrum), Dominic Feichtinger (keyboard/sounds), Simon Steidl (marimba)

Lamento/Danza Barbara: Karin Meissl (Perc. 2), Leonhard Königseder (Perc. 3), Leonhard Waltersdorfer (Perc. 3), Sebastian Riener (Perc. 1), Dominic Feichtinger (perc. 1), Simon Steidl (marimba/darabuka)