Dunkelkonzert - Flimsfestival 2026

The history of dark concerts has fascinated us for a long time. Originally invented out of necessity so as not to be seen from the air during World War II, we translate it into the present day. How different, how much more intense is a sensory perception when another is missing? Do we hear differently when we no longer see the musicians and the space? A new and at the same time old idea, and today in Flims, an English crime novel accompanied by old English music: Henry Purcell knew the light and shadow of the musician's life like no other and processed this just as impressively into the music he created until his early death at the age of only 35. Closely associated with the English crown, he worked for it.

The story of Roald Dahl "The Landlady" fits perfectly with this. Like music, this is also set on the South Coast, where young Billy Wealder is looking for a room in the evening. In the concert itself we want to let our imagination run wild, we (voluntarily) distribute eye masks so that we can "only" hear music and history, we create the images ourselves in our own heads....

Exciting, like the thriller! Get involved in this experiment... the room itself will not be completely darkened.

Olivia Schenkel Violin 

Christine Meyer Violoncello 

Benjamin Wall Speaker

H. Purcell ChaconnesJ. Dowland Lamentations Anonymos Mask Dances