Die gefesselte Phantasie

In a blossoming garden behind the queen’s palace, poets, priests, and playful spirits gather under veils of flowers, preparing for a grand celebration. The air hums with the presence of Apollo himself, whose poetic imagination is both muse and menace, while the island’s ruler, a queen named Hermione, watches the troupe of characters with a mixture of curiosity and concern. Trouble arrives on a cloud‑drawn carriage: two enigmatic sorceress sisters whose newfound magic threatens the delicate balance of the realm.

Among the lively cast are the fervent priest Affriduro, the witty court poet Distichon, and Odi, the ever‑sardonic jester whose banter masks deeper insight. Their conversations weave philosophy, satire, and lyrical verse, illustrating a world where art and authority clash in delightful, sometimes chaotic, exchanges. As the first act unfolds, listeners are drawn into a colorful conflict that questions who truly holds the power over imagination.