Bartholdus Simonis

Set against the storm‑tossed shores of 17th‑century Vyborg, this lyrical drama opens with the city’s fortified walls and a lone Swedish‑flagged vessel looming over the harbor. We meet Bartholdus Simonis, a young officer torn between duty and desire, and Anna, a solitary figure wandering the moonlit ramparts, their whispered exchange hinting at a love that has long lingered beneath the surface. As the night deepens, the tension between personal longing and the looming threat of war begins to shape their fragile connection.

Around them, a cast of townsfolk, soldiers, and aristocrats—Jöns Barrus, the stern merchant, and the ever‑watchful Burmeister—populate the bustling citadel, each adding a layer of intrigue to the unfolding tale. The play’s vivid stage directions and poetic dialogue draw listeners into a world where honor, heartache, and the echo of distant drums intertwine, promising a richly atmospheric journey through love and loyalty in a time of conflict.