Petra Gack inspires in Constance: Imperia experience up close in the hospital cellar!

Petra Gack inspires in Constance: Imperia experience up close in the hospital cellar!

Konstanz, Deutschland - Petra Gack, a talented actress and musician from Freiburg, has been committed to the role of Imperia since 2019. The figure based on a story by Honoré de Balzac from the 1830s brings the historical and cultural importance of the city of Constance on stage. Gack's performances are not only an artistic experience, but also a homage to the rich history of the region, especially in connection with the Constance Council.

The premiere of the piece took place in the piano depot in Freiburg. There, Gack discovered inspiring stories and music from the Middle Ages, which she integrated into her project. Gack will occur in Constance during their performances, which are planned as part of the celebrations for the 800-year hospital foundation. It brings a special mix of live game and her own music productions that the audience takes on a journey through time to the Middle Ages.

The Imperia and the Constance Council

About 600 years ago, between 1414 and 1418, many people came to Constance. At that time there was chaos in the church, since three popes rival - one in Rome, one in Avignon and one in Pisa. The Constance Council took place to determine the legitimate successor. This historical meeting is considered the greatest and longest of its type in the late Middle Ages and brought numerous influential church and secular dignitaries to a place, including popes, cardinals, bishops and kings, who also brought musicians and music styles berichtet die Universität Tübingen.

The statue of the Imperia on the port of Constance is a lasting symbol of this time and is one of the essential Highlights of the city's cultural heritage. Gack's staging will bring the exciting history of the Imperia, which was introduced by Balzac into the Council period.

an unforgettable experience

On June 20 and 21, Gack will appear in the vaulted cellar of the hospital winery in Constance. A champagne reception with music by three saxophonists takes place before her appearance. Martina Backes will speak Central German drinking sayings about music before the audience is led to the basement, where Gack will represent the Imperia. During the break, guests can enjoy the Imperia red wine and "devilish pleasure biscuits". For this occasion, Gack even discovered a red wine called Imperia and the Düringer family, owner of the hospital cellar, contacted shares Gack with .

The cards are already available in the hospital winery and promise a unique experience that takes the guests on a cultural and historical journey through the past.