The Fountain of Health

Il Fonte della Salute
The Source of Salvation
Academia Mellicensis, Concentus, S. Gottfried, E. Kauppinen, G. Semenzato, M. Sakai, E. Urriani, J. Czernin, C. Immler

Following the success three years ago, the Academia Mellicensis is entering the next round: Over an intensive weekend, selected young talents will work together with renowned experts in historical performance practice to develop an exciting program, which they will present on the final evening of the Baroque Days.

This time, the orchestra academy is dedicating itself to a rarely performed oratorio that takes us to the Viennese Imperial Court, where Johann Joseph Fux, as court composer, set new standards in music. Against the backdrop of the crucifixion of Christ, a gripping exchange unfolds between divine forces and the demon of evil, who are arguing over the salvation of a sinner. A rediscovery worth experiencing!

Johann Joseph Fux
›Il Fonte della Salute‹ K 293
Academia Mellicensis
Members of Concentus Musicus Wien
Stefan Gottfried Conductor
Emmi Kauppinen Soprano - Misericordia
Giulia Semenzato Soprano - Grazia
Megumi Sakai Soprano - Giustizia
Emma Urriani Alto - Peccatore contrito
Johannes Czernin Tenor - Peccatore ostinato
Christian Immler Bass - Demonio

Following this, a traditional conclusion ›Bread and Wine‹
Introductory Lecture:
Elisabeth Hilscher
Dietmayrsaal / 6:45 PM