One day it's just there, as if from nowhere. Just like that, this idea in the form of a repetitive rhythm forces itself into Maurice's memory and never lets go. His fingers keep tapping this one beat and a melody seduces him into dream worlds. What should Maurice do with this idea that is so different, perhaps a little daring, or just a little crazy? Afraid of being ridiculed, he tries to suppress his idea, but the idea demands his full attention. Together with a wind quintet, an actor makes this inspiration blossom into something wonderful, unrecognizable.

In this Fairy Tales on the Musical Carpet format for the youngest opera guests, the actor tells how Maurice Ravel created his unmistakable Boléro from a simple Iberian motif. Children can participate and are in close proximity to the artists.

Daniel Koller Maurice
Roger Lämmli Concept and Realization
Natalie Péclard Costume and Equipment

Isabell Weymann Flute / Idea
Miriam Moser Oboe / English Horn
Barnabas Völgyesi Clarinet / Bass Clarinet
Nathalie Blaser Bassoon
Flavio Barbosa Horn

starting at 3.30pm, duration: 50 min

meeting point: box office

CHF 15

The Studiobühne in the third underground floor of the Opera House can only be reached via 52 stair steps and is therefore not accessible for wheelchair users.