The world premiere of URLICHT PRIMAL LIGHT Gustav Mahler’s Liederwelt – an acrobatic journey as part of the European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024 – was a unique encounter between the internationally renowned Austrian music band FRANUI from Innervillgraten in East Tyrol and the globally acclaimed Australian acrobats from Circa Contemporary Circus in Brisbane. Together with the children and young people from GmC lighthouse, the Australian star acrobats created body worlds and sculptures to accompany FRANUI’s incomparable interpretations of Mahler’s songs as an extraordinary music theatre event and scenic rediscovery of the great Austrian composer Gustav Mahler.
Recording from 7 April 2024 at the Kongress & TheaterHaus Bad Ischl.
Camera: Chris Gütl, Daniel Bernhardt
Editing: Pixel Frame Ltd.
More about the project at salzkammergut-2024.at
Directly afterwards: Behind the scenes by Alenka Maly (2024)
In the idyllic courtyard of Neuwildenstein Castle, the large cinema screen, popcorn and drinks are available for an unforgettable film experience between mid-June and early September. The team from Werkstattbeisl will provide refreshments.
