Innsbruck’s Archaeological University Museum will host the world premiere of “Run!”-a new music theater work-on November 23, 2025. The production, a collaboration between actress Stephanie Parth-Lara, the Tyrolean Ensemble for New Music (TENM), and the University of Innsbruck, explores themes of self-alienation thru an innovative blend of contemporary music, multimedia, and performance. Performances are scheduled for 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and organizers note that reservations are required due to limited seating.
5:00 PM – 5:40 PM
Archaeological University Museum Innsbruck, Innrain 52a, 6020 Innsbruck, 1st Basement Floor
Registration is required; registration with the event organizer by November 22, 2025
Admission / Costs: EUR 10
Further Information
The music theater production “Run!” will celebrate its world premiere at the Archaeological University Museum in Innsbruck.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
1st Performance: 5:00 PM
2nd Performance 7:00 PM
Duration: approx. 35 minutes
A work at the intersection of contemporary music, multimedia, and performance, created in collaboration with actress Stephanie Parth-Lara, the Tyrolean Ensemble for New Music (TENM), and the Archaeological University Museum of the University of Innsbruck.
“Run!” is a music theater piece about fleeing from oneself. It begins where the contradiction between aspiration and reality leads to collapse. Consciously eschewing spoken text, the piece relies entirely on music and scenic representation to convey its narrative. The work innovatively combines music, multimedia, performance, and installation elements, immersing the audience in a swirl of image and sound—while also confronting them with moments of sudden emptiness and reduction.
The plot is broadly inspired by the ancient tale of Pygmalion. A woman is confronted with her shadow sides and fears through a statue gradually emerging from shards. The piece explores themes of loneliness and psychological struggles, focusing on the internal and external contradictions between self-optimization and self-presentation. It reflects a growing sense of alienation, not only between people but also within oneself.
– Ensemble: Tyrolean Ensemble for New Music (TENM)
Clarinet Stephan Moosmann
Trombone Andreas Reiter
Saxophone Harald Ploner
Accordion Harald Pröckl
Flute Mirjam Braun
Violin Yume Sato
Electronics Egid Jöchl
– Performance: Stephanie Parth-Lara
– Composition & Direction: Egid Jöchl
Limited seating is available; reservations are requested at: [email protected]
Innsbruck, Austria is set to host the world premiere of “Run!,” a groundbreaking music theater production, on November 23, 2025. The performance, which blends contemporary music, multimedia, and performance art, will take place at the Archaeological University Museum.
Two performances are scheduled: one at 5:00 PM and another at 7:00 PM. Each showing will run approximately 35 minutes.
Created through a unique collaboration between actress Stephanie Parth-Lara, the Tyrolean Ensemble for New Music (TENM), and the University of Innsbruck’s Archaeological University Museum, “Run!” explores complex themes of self-discovery and alienation. The production notably forgoes spoken dialogue, relying instead on music and visual storytelling to convey its narrative.
The piece draws inspiration from the classic myth of Pygmalion, presenting a story of a woman confronting her inner demons through a statue brought to life from fragments. According to event details, the work delves into the contradictions between striving for self-improvement and the pressures of self-image in modern society.
The Tyrolean Ensemble for New Music will provide the musical foundation, featuring performances by Stephan Moosmann on clarinet, Andreas Reiter on trombone, Harald Ploner on saxophone, Harald Pröckl on accordion, Mirjam Braun on flute, Yume Sato on violin, and Egid Jöchl on electronics. Jöchl also serves as the composer and director of the production.
Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by contacting [email protected]. The premiere of “Run!” promises a thought-provoking and immersive experience for audiences, highlighting the growing trend of interdisciplinary performance art.
