Performance by laborgras &
Ensemble CONTINUUM

With the revival of “A Masque for the Multiverse,” laborgras and Ensemble CONTINUUM once again celebrate an extraordinary encounter between baroque and contemporary forms. The production stands for the value of cultural diversity and the courage to rethink tradition. Eight musicians, three singers, and four performers create a vibrant reinterpretation of the historical masque tradition. Baroque music by William Lawes – composed for the court of Charles I – meets contemporary works by Shara Nova, whose compositions build bridges between pop culture and baroque sound.

Language: In English
Note: The production invites the audience to move throughout the space, and the hall will not be seated. If you require a place to sit, please contact ticket@radialsystem.de.

Artistic direction: laborgras (Renate Graziadei & Arthur Stäldi)
Concept and idea: CONTINUUM (Elina Albach, Viola Blache, Liam Byrne) and laborgras
Musical direction: Elina Albach
Artistic collaboration: Barbara Weigel
Choreography and dance: Renate Graziadei, in collaboration with Rosalind Masson, Abraham Iglesias Rodriguez, and Miguel Gonzalez Padilla
Dramaturgy: Arthur Stäldi
Compositions: Shara Nova, William Lawes, Orlando Gibbons, William Byrd, Thomas Morley, and John Bennet
Music: CONTINUUM
Arrangement: Liam Byrne
Soprano: Viola Blache
Alto: Bernadette Beckermann
Bass: Martin Schicketanz
Violin and viola: Ildiko Ludwig
Viola da gamba: Mirjam Luise Münzel and Liam Byrne
Lute: Pieter Theuns
Harps: Babett Niclas
Vibraphone, glockenspiel & historical drums: Lola Mlacnik
Harpsichord & organ: Elina Albach
Lighting design: Kevin Sock
Costume design: Claudia Janitschek
Costume assistance: Manja Beneke
Make-up & hair: Kati Heimann
PR & communications: Yven Augustin / Augustin PR
Photography: Phil Dera
Design: Mia Sedding
Production management: MIFRUSH Production

A production by laborgras in collaboration with CONTINUUM and in cooperation with Radialsystem. The premiere in December 2024 was made possible through project funding from the state of Vorarlberg, awarded to Renate Graziadei in 2024.