Antiphonus Brings Falvetti's Great Flood to Altenbeuern
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When the Great Flood Begins to Sound in the Church Space
On October 9, 2026, the Filialkirche Altenbeuern will be transformed into an extraordinary resonance space for Michelangelo Falvetti's scenic oratorio Il diluvio universale – The Great Flood. As part of the series Inntaler Klangräume: O fons vitae I, historical Baroque music, sacred atmosphere, and modern music theater converge.
Baroque Drama Between Heaven and Earth
Falvetti's oratorio, premiered in Messina in 1682, tells the biblical story of Noah and the Ark as a moving musical world theater. The score combines intense choral scenes, expressive solo passages, and a rich instrumental accompaniment. The composer draws from the Italian Baroque tradition, merging Roman and Venetian influences with a sensual, Mediterranean sound language.
A Forgotten Masterpiece Returns to Light
Il diluvio universale was considered nearly forgotten for centuries. Its rediscovery brought the oratorio international fame, leading to highly regarded performances and recordings. The music captures human fear, guilt, hope, and redemption with great emotional directness – a Baroque drama that continues to resonate to this day.
Antiphonus and Capella dell’ halla under Tomislav Fačini
The Antiphonus Vocal Ensemble and the Capella dell’ halla bring Falvetti's complex sound architecture to Altenbeuern. Under the direction of Tomislav Fačini, a precise synchronization of voices and instruments is achieved, while Andreas Legath is responsible for staging, set design, and costumes. The scenic implementation transforms the concert into a concentrated concert experience between oratorio, theater, and sacred stage performance.
The Filialkirche as a Sound Body
The Filialkirche Altenbeuern provides a unique live atmosphere for the evening. The church space carries the choral sound upwards, allows polyphonic lines to resonate, and amplifies the dramatic contrasts of the score. Light, space, and acoustics merge into an intense audience ambiance, where the Great Flood is not only narrated but becomes directly experienced.
Conclusion: An Extraordinary Evening for Friends of Early Music
Visitors can expect a rarely performed Baroque oratorio with vocal power, theatrical tension, and an impressive sacred sound world. Those wishing to experience historical performance practice, choral music, and music theater in a special setting should discover this evening live in Altenbeuern.
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