Io: On the Mountain of the Great Gods

In an era when time accelerates, the collective spirit is shattered, and lived experiences are replaced by information, the performance Io: On the Mountain of the Great Gods draws inspiration from and begins with the mystery of the island of Samothraki, exploring faith as a realm of ideas, conflicts, and connections. A contemporary rite of passage about the fire of our civilization, humankind’s inhumanity, and solidarity, inspired by Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound. Starting from traditional wedding customs, we encounter a deserted Prometheus. The sacred wedding intended for the bride Io cannot be realized. None of the attendees knows the ritual anymore.

The Chorus leader sings about the failure of human societies and the pain of the Titan who is punished for the gifts he gave humanity. The musical compositions by People of the Wind provide the Chorus members with an opportunity to explore new interpretations of the myth and the story. Are there other ways of making connections beyond the ones we reproduce?