GLACIER SPECTACLE IN SÖLDEN

Friday, 15 April 2011

A truly avant-garde theater play will be performed once again on Sölden's scenic Rettenbach glacier stage, showing the historical crossing of the Alps of the Carthaginian army on their way to Rome in a modern setting. Snow-grooming machines act as elephants. Skiers, climbers and parachutists are modern warriors. Riders cross the glacier fields on their skidoos while flight acrobats try to hinder them. Additionally, the entire spectacle features varied light effects, music, video and pyrotechnical shows.

DANCE AND THEATER ON THE GLACIER

Nature Arena at Rettenbach Glacier

The performance of "HANNIBAL - The Crossing of the Alps" is all about the historical facts of the Second Punic War and its protagonist Hannibal, who is described in a biographical way with all modern theater settings on a wonderful open-air stage.

At some 3000 meters above sea level the audience is warmly invited to follow this outstanding epic poem in authentic locations. The mighty Rettenbach Glacier - towering high above Sölden - makes a perfect Nature Arena for no less than 500 actors and assistants who try to exceed the successful performances of the last years.

HANNIBAL'S HISTORY

In 218 BC Hannibal crossed the main Alpine ridge in southern direction within only 10 days, accompanied by a mighty army of 60,000 Africans, Celts and Spanish warriors, thousands of horses and 37 elephants.

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HANNIBAL TEAM

The ensemble of 500 actors is in perfect tune with the natural landscapes of Rettenbach Glacier above Sölden, coupled with technical highlights on a unique open-air theater stage.

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HANNIBAL MEDIA

Take a closer look at the Hannibal Video Trailer and enjoy a variety of sound tracks created by Peter Valentin.

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HANNIBAL PRESS CORNER

A selection of press releases are available in our Online Press Corner. Here you can check the latest texts, take a look at high-resolution pictures or contact our Press Office.

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HANNIBAL STORY

Hubert Lepka transforms a giant Nature Arena into a breathtaking open-air stage where people, media and machines dive into a whole new world of images. Carthage is made of snow, ice and light.

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MAKING OF HANNIBAL

Take a look behind the scenes of this truly outstanding Glacier Spectacle. Minutely detailed sequences are an absolute must for this wonderful outdoor theater. Don't miss out on the unique occasion to take a closer look at the preparatory works.

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HANNIBAL - THE STAGE

The ultimate Rettenbach Glacier and its bizarre ice formations make a really incomparable Nature Arena.

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CONTACT

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