Immortal Beloved

Immortal Beloved is a piece inspired by the music and letters of Ludwig van Beethoven. A pianist, an actor and a dancer represent three parts of a single human being: the spirit, the mind and the heart. Lead by an ethereal character of destiny, the three pieces of one take the audience on a journey through the dark night of the soul of an unhappy man. Going through rage, self-righteousness, agression and despair, the protagonist slowly finds a way to make peace with himself and take first steps on the path towards joy.

 

Performers:

Petar Klasan (piano), Rino Indrawan Indiono (dance), Leon Lembert (acting), Nika Bauman (performance, direction)

Music: 

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No.23, op.57 "Appassionata"; Sonata No.31, op.110

Text:

Ludwig van Beethoven: Heiligenstadt Testament, Letters to Immortal Beloved

 

Premiered at TAKT Konzertsaison at Brick-15 in Vienna, September 2023