Sorbian National Group Set to Explore Uncharted Realms
The Sorbian National Ensemble (SNE) is set to embark on an exciting new journey with their upcoming season titled "New Territory." This season, the SNE will collaborate with the dance company of the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater Görlitz-Zittau to create the dance project "Between Us," which will have its premiere on April 29, 2026.
The season's opening will be "Romanian Nights" on August 22 and 23 at the Schmochtitz Music Festival, presenting the cultural abundance of the Balkan region. Another highlight of the season will be the music theater production "Neuland," featuring two premieres on October 4. Tomas Kreibich-Nawka will serve as the overall director for "Neuland," with Maria Chagina directing the performances.
The SNE aims to make its stage a place of artistic diversity and encounter. This is evident in their program, which includes a family afternoon celebrating the 50th anniversary of comic heroes Abrafaxe from the magazine "Mosaik," a children's program, and a Christmas play.
One of the premieres, "Müschen impossible," is an odyssey to save the Spreewald and its fairy tales, legends, and myths from the plans of a wealthy entrepreneur. The SNE will present this piece for the "Spreewald Fairy Tale Night 2026."
The SNE will also pay tribute to the late Gerhard "Gundi" Gundermann, who would have turned 70 this year, on August 30. On this day, the SNE will honour him with a special event.
In addition, the grotesque "Ptačk architektki" ("The Bird of the Architect") by Sorbian poet Róža Domašcyna will be performed as part of "Neuland."
For those interested in the SNE's schedule and details of their "New Territory" season, it is recommended to visit their official website or contact their administrative office directly. The exact dates for the performances beyond August have not been specified in the given information.
Lastly, on August 27, the SNE choir and orchestra will perform together with the Queen tribute band MerQury, promising a night of music that will be hard to forget.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Sorbian National Ensemble's exciting new season!
- The Sorbian National Ensemble's (SNE) upcoming season, titled "New Territory," promises to delve into various aspects of lifestyle, with collaborations in fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, family-dynamics, home-and-garden, and relationships.
- As part of their season, the SNE will host a family afternoon celebrating 50 years of comic heroes Abrafaxe, exemplifying their focus on family-dynamics.
- Travelers with an interest in the Balkan region can look forward to "Romanian Nights" at the Schmochtitz Music Festival, while those intrigued by music theater can catch the premieres of "Neuland."
- Beyond entertainment, the SNE will pay tribute to the late Gerhard "Gundi" Gundermann and dedicate a special event to his memory, showcasing their commitment to music and relationships.
- For those keen on exploring Sorbian literature, "Ptačk architektki" by Róža Domašcyna will be performed as part of "Neuland," offering a chance to engage with the region's fiction and literature.
