Concert
6.9.-7.9.2025
Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Sopranista from Venezuela brings queer Glamour into historically informed performances.

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Higher than a countertenor, rarer than a blue moon – Samuel Mariño is a sopranista, a male soprano. Born in Venezuela, he captivates audiences with his ethereal voice. Conquering the repertoire of opera‘s great heroines, for whom Georg Friedrich Händel composed many dazzling arias, he brings a unique presence to the stage. It‘s not just his bold, gender-defying style that adds colour to his performances – the accompanying ensemble Capella Cracoviensis plays a key role: The versatile period-instrument orchestra under the baton of Jan Tomasz Adamus enriches industrial heritage venues with the sound of historical instruments.

  • Samuel Mariño in a lilac suit performs expressively, accompanied by a violinist in the background.
    High on Händel, Samuel Mariño © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • Samuel Mariño in a lilac suit leans against a wall while singing.
    High on Händel, Samuel Mariño © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • Samuel Mariño in a lilac suit performs with raised hand in front of a baroque orchestra.
    High on Händel, Samuel Mariño, Jan Tomasz Adamus, Capella Cracoviensis © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • Samuel Mariño with an orchestra on stage in an industrial setting.
    High on Händel, Samuel Mariño, Jan Tomasz Adamus, Capella Cracoviensis © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • Two musicians play flute and violin on stage.
    High on Händel, Capella Cracoviensis © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • View from the audience of Samuel Mariño with an orchestra on stage in an industrial hall.
    High on Händel, Samuel Mariño, Jan Tomasz Adamus, Capella Cracoviensis © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • Samuel Mariño in a dark blue suit bows with a smile, thanking the audience.
    High on Händel, Samuel Mariño © Christian Palm, Ruhrtriennale 2025
  • Cast

    • Sopranista
      • Samuel Mariño
    • Conductor
      • Jan Tomasz Adamus
    • Ensemble
      • Capella Cracoviensis
    • Production Manager Ruhrtriennale
      • Katarzyna Bogucka
    • Technical Project Manager Ruhrtriennale
      • Darko Šošić
    • Dressing and Costume Team Ruhrtriennale
      • Sabine Höhfeld
    • Hair and Makeup Team Ruhrtriennale
      • Alexandra Schramm

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    Emscherstr. 71
    47137 Duisburg

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    September
    Sat 6.9.2025
    10 p.m. Concert Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Sun 7.9.2025

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