On 28 & 29 June 2025 – don’t miss it!
3 x L’Orfeo in 24 hours – get your festival pass now!
In the exciting competition final, three young directing teams will realise their production concepts for the competition opera L’Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi (Acts II-III) on the stage of Schauspielhaus Graz. Three completely different perspectives on the Orpheus myth in direct comparison. Which version will win over audience and jury? Who will win the renowned RING AWARD and get to stage a production at Oper Graz?
Schauspielhaus
10:30-11:15 Opening Ceremony
11:30-12:10 Team Maria Chagina (RUS) / Anna Agafonova (ISR) / Sören Sarbeck (DEU)
12:15-12:45 Speakers’ Corner (Salon, 1st floor)
Q&A with the directorial team (German/ English)
16:30-17:10 Team Franciska Ery (HUN) / Peter Butler (GBR) / Mathieu Cabanes (FRA)
17:15-17:45 Speakers’ Corner (Salon, 1st floor)
Q&A with the directorial team (German/ English)
Schauspielhaus
10:30-11:10 Team Giorgio Pesenti (ITA) / Giulia Bruschi (ITA) / Riccardo Mainetti (ITA) /
Elena Patacchini (ITA) / Matteo Castiglioni (ITA)
11:15-11:45 Speakers’ Corner (Salon, 1st floor)
Q&A with the directorial team (German/ English)
12:30-13:00 Award Ceremony
In between the performances, the Speakers’ Corner offers space for dialogue: the directing teams answer questions from the jury and the audience, offering interesting insights into their artistic visions.
The Concept Area complements the festival experience by giving insights into the creative process – from submission to stage-ready production, showcased through models, concepts, and team profiles.
