The Puppet Maker in Hegelsaal: 40 Harps Tell a Musical Fairy Tale
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40 Harps Tell a Musical Fairy Tale
When around 40 harps resonate in the Hegelsaal of the Bamberg Concert Hall on October 18, 2026, the concert hall transforms into a fairy-tale stage world. The mini-musical The Puppet Maker combines dreamy harp music, singing, and dancing into an extraordinary collaborative project of four Upper Franconian music schools.
A Story About Loneliness, Friendship, and Trust
The central character is Lars, a talented puppet maker who creates beautiful marionettes yet remains lonely. His greatest wish is for a person who will give him love, trust, and friendship. The dramaturgy of the musical fairy tale gently guides the audience through this search and opens the view to the quiet longings behind the shining stage world.
1,400 Strings and a Joint Production
The harp classes from the Bamberg District Music School, the Bamberg City Music School, the Bayreuth City Music School, and the Hof Symphony Orchestra Music School together create a rare musical event. Around 1,400 strings produce a multifaceted sound, where the transparency of the harp connects with singing and movement.
The musical direction is taken on by Susanne Schumm, Ruth Munzert, and Christine Leibbrand-Kügerl. Remarkable is the focused working approach of the production: all participants meet in the morning on the performance day for a single joint rehearsal in the Hegelsaal.
Young Voices, Narrator, and Dance
Demetrio Galindez sings the role of the puppet maker Lars, Lunna Galindez-Tapia embodies the angel, and Carla Wilcke takes on the part of the harp girl Katja. The story is narrated by Matilda Weissenböck, who was named the city champion of the Bamberg reading competition in 2026. A dancer complements the ensemble and expands the musical narrative with a physical, poetic dimension.
A Special Stage Experience for Families and Music Lovers
The direction of the collaborative stage art arises from the interplay of young musicians, singers, and the narrative guidance. The lighting atmosphere, acoustics, and the concentrated ambiance of the Hegelsaal provide the mini-musical with a festive framework. After the successful joint harp project in April 2024 at the Hof Freiheitshalle, the collaboration is now continued in Bamberg.
Conclusion: A Musical Dream Live in the Hegelsaal
The Puppet Maker promises a warm-hearted and sonically extraordinary stage experience: 40 harps, young voices, dance, and a fairy tale story come together. Those who want to experience how many individual strings create a shared stage magic should attend this concert live in Bamberg.
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