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Salieri's masterpiece: Experience satire and magic in Herne!
Experience the performance of Salieri's "La Grotta di Trofonio" in Herne on October 25th, 2025, a homage to the composer.
Salieri's masterpiece: Experience satire and magic in Herne!
Today, October 25, 2025, the musical landscape will be enriched with a very special event: the performance of Antonio Salieri's operaThe cave of Trofoniois at the center of the DAYS OF OLD MUSIK IN HERNE. This event not only celebrates the work of one of the most important composers of Viennese classical music, but is also a homage to Salieri on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of his death. Our focus is not only on the opera itself, but also on the influences that shaped it.
The performance, which takes place under the direction of Rüdiger Lotter with the Munich Hofkapelle, presents a delightful plot anchored in ancient Greece and revolving around an oracle. Inspired by the legend of the historian Pausanias, offersThe cave of Trofoniosatirical elements heavily influenced by William Shakespeare. [WDR] reports that the score showcases an impressive diversity of Salieri's musical imagination.
A look at the plot
The opera focuses on the magician Trofonio's ability to change the personalities of those who enter his cave. The focus is on two pairs of lovers: Ofelia and Artemidoro as well as Dori and Plistene, whose fates are linked through Trofonio's magic. Once again, Salieri shows what it is like to convey praise and criticism with a touch of humor. The plot offers an interesting preliminary study of Mozart'sSo fan tutte, and the cast is identical to that of the famous Figaro.
Artistic cast
The selection of soloists is impressive: the title role of trofonio is taken on by Nikolay Borchev (baritone), while Jonas Müller shines as Aristone. Maria Hegele, Annija Adamsone and Jan Petryka complete the cast, while Jorge Navarro Colorado is the second tenor. Salieri's opera fascinates not only musically, but also through the high quality of the performers, which certainly leads to an unforgettable experience.
- Trofonio: Nikolay Borchev
- Aristone: Jonas Müller
- Ofelia: Maria Hegele
- Dori: Annija Adamsone
- Artemidoro: Jan Petryka
- Plistene: Jorge Navarro Colorado
The composer in focus
Antonio Salieri, born on August 18, 1750 in Legnago, was not only a composer, but also a respected bandmaster and music teacher in Vienna. For a long time, his work was overshadowed by a shadow that often portrayed him as the envy of Mozart. In truth, Salieri was a defining part of the musical scene of his time, influencing many emerging talents, including Beethoven and Liszt. [Wikipedia] states that his works have experienced a renaissance in recent years, which is also trueThe cave of Trofonioreceives more attention.
With the performance ofThe cave of TrofonioAt the DAYS OF ALTER MUSIK IN HERNE, music history comes to life again. It remains to be hoped that audiences will learn to appreciate the charm and cleverness of Salieri's work. The event is not just an acoustic celebration, but a valuable event that reflects the roots and development of classical music.