Classical concert
Jean-Philippe Rameau's "Hippolyte et Aricie" at Waldegg Castle
Schloss Waldegg
Waldeggstrasse 1, 4532 Feldbrunnen-St.Niklaus
A unique opera experience in the open air!
Veranstaltungsdetails
In August 2025, Andreas Reize conducts Jean-Philippe Rameau's "Hippolyte et Aricie" at Waldegg Castle near Solothurn with the cantus firmus consort on period instruments in the open air. Selina Girschweiler is the director.
The revolution in French opera
Hippolyte loves Aricie. Aricie loves Hippolyte. But Phaedra also desires Hippolyte - her stepson. When Theseus, Phaedra's husband and Hippolyte's father, descends into the underworld, the tragedy takes its course. A wild story full of passion, intrigue and tender overtones.
Jean-Philippe Rameau's first opera from 1733 is full of virtuoso arias, magnificent choruses and dramatic orchestration. The work is the revolution of French baroque opera.
Andreas Reize is the musical director of the opera and Selina Girschweiler is responsible for the staging. Waldegg Castle will provide an atmospheric setting for Jean-Philippe Rameau's "Tragédie en musique" in summer 2025.
Top-class ensemble and original baroque sound
In August 2025, Waldegg Castle will host a top-class vocal ensemble. Amelia Scicolone will be heard as Aricie and Remy Burnens as Hippolyte. Geneviève Tschumi, Kathrin Hottiger, Stephanie Pfeffer, Pia Davila, Henryk Böhm, Raphael Wittmer, Anton Haupt and Hans Jörg Mammel will also be on stage in other roles. Choreographer Chantal Sieber will bring dance and movement to the stage with Rosine Ponti and Chiara Jarrell.
The cantus firmus consort performs on historical instruments that authentically reproduce the magic of baroque music. Founded by Andreas Reize in 2001, the cantus firmus consort presents itself today as a well-rehearsed ensemble at a high level. All the musicians are specialists who have long been involved in historical performance practice.
Baroque opera in the open air
Between August 7 and 16, 2025, seven open-air performances will take place at Schoss Waldegg. In case of bad weather, the performances will take place in the Solothurn concert hall.
Baroque operas at Waldegg Castle since 2006
The opera performances at Waldegg Castle are an integral part of Solothurn's cultural offerings in summer. The focus on historically informed performance practice of works from the 17th and 18th centuries and the high musical quality ensure that the performances have an impact throughout Switzerland and beyond.
Andreas Reize is the founder and artistic director of Oper Schloss Waldegg. He has conducted the choirboys of St. Ursenkathedrale Solothurn, the Gabrielichor Bern and the Zurich Bach Choir, among others. Since September 2021, he has been the musical director of the Thomanerchor in Leipzig as the 18th Thomaskantor after Johann Sebastian Bach. In December 2023, he was appointed Honorary Professor at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theater in Leipzig. In the 2024/25 season, he will be conducting "Amadis - der Ritter" by Johann Christian Bach for the first time at Leipzig Opera.
Remy Burnens, Hippolyte
Amelia Scicolone, Aricie
Geneviève Tschumi, Phèdre
Henryk Böhm, Thésée
Kathrin Hottiger, Amour / Œenone
Anton Haupt, Jupiter / Neptune / Pluton
Stephanie Pfeffer, Diane
Raphael Wittmer, Un suivant de L'Amour / Tisiphone
Pia Davila, Prêtresse de Diane / Matelote / Chasseresse / Bergère
Hans Jörg Mammel, Arcas / Mercure
Rosine Ponti, Dance
Chiara Jarrell, Dance
cantus firmus consort
cantus firmus chamber choir
Andreas Reize, musical director
Selina Girschweiler, stage direction
Chantal Sieber, choreography
Nathalie Himpel, stage and costumes
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
The revolution in French opera
Hippolyte loves Aricie. Aricie loves Hippolyte. But Phaedra also desires Hippolyte - her stepson. When Theseus, Phaedra's husband and Hippolyte's father, descends into the underworld, the tragedy takes its course. A wild story full of passion, intrigue and tender overtones.
Jean-Philippe Rameau's first opera from 1733 is full of virtuoso arias, magnificent choruses and dramatic orchestration. The work is the revolution of French baroque opera.
Andreas Reize is the musical director of the opera and Selina Girschweiler is responsible for the staging. Waldegg Castle will provide an atmospheric setting for Jean-Philippe Rameau's "Tragédie en musique" in summer 2025.
Top-class ensemble and original baroque sound
In August 2025, Waldegg Castle will host a top-class vocal ensemble. Amelia Scicolone will be heard as Aricie and Remy Burnens as Hippolyte. Geneviève Tschumi, Kathrin Hottiger, Stephanie Pfeffer, Pia Davila, Henryk Böhm, Raphael Wittmer, Anton Haupt and Hans Jörg Mammel will also be on stage in other roles. Choreographer Chantal Sieber will bring dance and movement to the stage with Rosine Ponti and Chiara Jarrell.
The cantus firmus consort performs on historical instruments that authentically reproduce the magic of baroque music. Founded by Andreas Reize in 2001, the cantus firmus consort presents itself today as a well-rehearsed ensemble at a high level. All the musicians are specialists who have long been involved in historical performance practice.
Baroque opera in the open air
Between August 7 and 16, 2025, seven open-air performances will take place at Schoss Waldegg. In case of bad weather, the performances will take place in the Solothurn concert hall.
Baroque operas at Waldegg Castle since 2006
The opera performances at Waldegg Castle are an integral part of Solothurn's cultural offerings in summer. The focus on historically informed performance practice of works from the 17th and 18th centuries and the high musical quality ensure that the performances have an impact throughout Switzerland and beyond.
Andreas Reize is the founder and artistic director of Oper Schloss Waldegg. He has conducted the choirboys of St. Ursenkathedrale Solothurn, the Gabrielichor Bern and the Zurich Bach Choir, among others. Since September 2021, he has been the musical director of the Thomanerchor in Leipzig as the 18th Thomaskantor after Johann Sebastian Bach. In December 2023, he was appointed Honorary Professor at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theater in Leipzig. In the 2024/25 season, he will be conducting "Amadis - der Ritter" by Johann Christian Bach for the first time at Leipzig Opera.
Remy Burnens, Hippolyte
Amelia Scicolone, Aricie
Geneviève Tschumi, Phèdre
Henryk Böhm, Thésée
Kathrin Hottiger, Amour / Œenone
Anton Haupt, Jupiter / Neptune / Pluton
Stephanie Pfeffer, Diane
Raphael Wittmer, Un suivant de L'Amour / Tisiphone
Pia Davila, Prêtresse de Diane / Matelote / Chasseresse / Bergère
Hans Jörg Mammel, Arcas / Mercure
Rosine Ponti, Dance
Chiara Jarrell, Dance
cantus firmus consort
cantus firmus chamber choir
Andreas Reize, musical director
Selina Girschweiler, stage direction
Chantal Sieber, choreography
Nathalie Himpel, stage and costumes
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
