Flammen (The Flame),is a dance drama by the italian-norwegian composer Antonio Bibalo (1922-2008) inspired by the play Anne Pedersdotter, written in 1908 by Norwegian playwright Hans Wiers-Jenssen. The play is based on an incident from 1590, when Anne Pedersdotter, the widow of priest Absalon Pederssøn Beyer, was accused of witchcraft and burned alive in the city of Bergen. The play gives a picture of the cultural history of the time, but the plot is not based on historical facts.The title character falls victim of an irresistible desire for her stepson Martin, who is a young theologist. The sinful passion between the young couple shows signs of being bewitched. In the end Anne is convicted as a witch.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:00:54 +0000
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