Name: musica viva – Isabelle Faust & Friends with the Ensemble of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre
Start: 2026-09-22T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-22T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Prinzregententheater

An evening where puppets, music, and contemporary art meet

With musica viva, an unusual stage event unfolds at the Prinzregententheater: The Ensemble of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre brings together Isabelle Faust & Friends to present Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale in a scenic adaptation in Munich. The production combines puppetry, chamber music, and narration into a highly precise stage experience that elegantly blurs the boundaries between music theater and figurative play.

Stravinsky seen anew: precise, clear, electrifying

The material of The Soldier's Tale thrives on contrasts: seduction and loss, virtuosic movement and bitter clarity, dance and narrative. The combination of Georg Baselitz’s set design, Matthias Bundschuh’s direction, and the musical forces around Isabelle Faust creates a production that does not rely on decorative effects but on concentration. The evening’s dramaturgy follows the pulse of Stravinsky’s score: concise, sharp, relentless.

A traditional house with international appeal

The Salzburg Marionette Theatre is one of the oldest puppet theaters in the world, founded in 1913. Its performance practice is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. For this reason, the performance in Munich unfolds a special theatrical atmosphere: Here, craftsmanship, musical authority, and a form of play emerge that goes far beyond nostalgia. The result is an evening that works with fine acoustics, a concentrated stage design, and an extraordinary impact on the audience.

Musica viva as a stage for the unusual

The series musica viva of Bayerischer Rundfunk has stood for contemporary music and programmatic openness for decades. In this context, the production gains an additional resonant space: Not only the piece itself but also its form becomes an event. The Prinzregententheater provides the right setting with its intimate architecture and historic aura.

Conclusion: An evening for eyes, ears, and intellect

Those seeking music theater that dares more than mere illustration will find a rare experience here. musica viva with the Ensemble of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre promises an evening full of tension, precision, and visually striking theater art. Anyone wanting to experience the connection of Stravinsky, puppets, and live music in this form should secure this date and be there live.