Rudolf Steiner s. Mystery Dramas. and the Michaelic Renewal of Rosicrucianism. Summer Conference July 2013 at the Goetheanum

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1 Rudolf Steiner s Mystery Dramas and the Michaelic Renewal of Rosicrucianism Summer Conference July 2013 at the Goetheanum

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3 Summer Conference at the Goetheanum At this year s summer conference Gioia Falk s and Christian Peter s production of Rudolf Steiner s four mystery dramas will be performed for the tenth and last time before the main stage is closed for renovation work on the one hand; on the other the Michaelic renewal of the Rosicrucian impulse is a central theme contained within the mystery dramas, and the lectures, plenary discussion sessions and working groups will be focussing on this. Those individuals with overall responsibility for the Goetheanum will be making significant contributions to the theme in the lectures and working groups. There will be simultaneous readings and translations into English, French and Spanish of all performances, lectures and plenary discussion sessions. We would like to warmly welcome you to this year s summer festival and conference at the Goetheanum.

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5 The Michaelic Renewal of Rosicrucianism Rudolf Steiner s mystery dramas are imbued with the spirit of Rosicrucianism and contain essential elements of Rosicrucian wisdom. This is particularly true of the first two plays, which are also closely linked in spirit to Goethe s fairy tale of the Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily. One impulse central to Rosicrucianism is that the secrets of primeval cosmic wisdom are no longer only available, as was the case in pre-christian times, to those individuals who have been thoroughly tested and prepared through a process of initiation in the mystery temples, but that this same wisdom has been transformed in such a way that it can be tested by the human reason found in contemporary science. Rosicrucian knowledge not only addressed the intellect but always spoke to the human heart and hand, too, for any true spiritual insight always wishes to inform and influence both artistic and practical life. At the end of the third mystery drama Rosicrucian development comes to a crucial turning point: a group of spirit pupils familiar with the principle of the super-sensible Michael School that gives the broadest access to the deepest esoteric knowledge are to replace the previous protectors of the temple who were members of the mystic brotherhood. Benedictus, the central figure in the sun temple and main teacher of these spirit pupils initiated the transition, describing the turning point for the temple to the brotherhood in the following way: You my spirit pupils will bring the new to what has become old. The new, the Michaelic element, can now find a beginning: this emerges as a theme of the fourth play, in which the spirit pupils find new fields of initiative in both life and work. The premiere of the fourth mystery drama took place in Munich one hundred years ago, on August ; the Anthroposophical Society had been founded just under a year before. The Michaelic renewal of Rosicrucianism became and

6 still is an ideal for the members of this society and continues to inform and inspire their initiatives in science, art and practical life. For this reason at this year s conference and festival we, the members of the General Executive Council of the Anthroposophical Society and the heads of the Sections of the School of Spiritual Science as the newly created directorship of the Goetheanum, want not only to speak about the four mystery dramas but also to examine the present and future development of anthroposophy on the basis of the plays. What work, what perspectives emerge today for anthroposophy? How can we all develop a karmic sense for the new impulses inspired by Michael? As the spirit of the age in which we are living Michael relies on individual human beings, on human freedom and on each individual human being as the cosmic eye of the needle. This eye of the needle, or the self-recognition of the I, as found in the seal for the fourth mystery drama, is a cosmic process that is as real and creative as any found in nature but is a free human deed at the same time. The summer festival and conference will address both in thought and deed the question of creative renewal as Michaelic renewal. On behalf of the Goetheanum

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8 Program July 2013 Monday 8 pm Conference Opening 22 July Rosicrucian Wisdom in Goethe's Fairy Tale and Steiner's Mystery Dramas The character of Maria Lecture by Michaela Glöckler Tuesday 9 am Johannes Thomasius an Artist's Destiny at the Threshold 23 July Lecture by Michael Debus 11 am Working groups, artistic groups, conversation groups* 12:15 pm Lunch 2 pm I. The Portal of Initiation ends approx. 10 pm 6 pm Dinner Wednesday 9 am Capesius Dawn, Tragedy and the Transformation of Thinking 24 July Lecture by Bodo von Plato 11 am Working groups, artistic groups, conversation groups* 12:15 pm Lunch 2 pm II. The Challenge of the Soul ends approx. 9:45 pm 4:45 pm Dinner Thursday 9 am The Rock Temple, the Sun Temple and the Rosicrucian Temple 25 July Lecture by Christiane Haid 11 am Working groups, artistic groups, conversation groups* 12:15 pm Lunch 2:30 pm Guided tours* 4:30 pm English conversation group with Virginia Sease or 4:30 pm Plenum Bringing the New to the Old... Introductory presentations and conversation Chair: Constanza Kaliks and Jean-Michel Florin 6 pm Dinner 8 pm Zeitenschritte/Steps in Time Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 violins in D minor; Edvard Grieg: Holberg Suite etc. Poetry by Rudolf Steiner. Goetheanum Eurythmy Ensemble; Margrethe Solstad, Artistic Director

9 Friday 9 am Strader Threshold Experiences in Science and Technology 26 July Lecture by Johannes Kühl 11 am Working groups, artistic groups, conversation groups* 12:15 pm Lunch 2 pm III. The Guardian of the Threshold ends approx. 9:30 pm 5:30 pm Dinner Saturday 9 am Cosmic Midnight and its Reflection in the Egyptian Mysteries 27 July Lecture by Oliver Conradt 11 am Working groups, artistic groups, conversation groups* 12:15 pm Lunch 2:30 pm Guided tours* 4:30 pm English conversation group with Virginia Sease or 4:30 pm Plenum Creating Initiatives with the help of Michaelic renewal Introductory presentations and conversation Chair: Seija Zimmermann and Florian Osswald 6 pm Dinner 8 pm Elmar Lampson. The Old in the New the New in the Old Music composed for the Mystery Dramas. Lecture and performance of selected scenes with music, eurythmy and speech Sunday 9 am The Souls Awakening as a Modern Principle of Initiation 28 July Lecture by Paul Mackay 11 am Working groups, artistic groups, conversation groups* 12:15 pm Lunch 2 pm IV. The Souls Awakening ends approx. 10:45 pm 5 pm Dinner There will be simultaneous readings and translations of the plays and of the lectures into English, French and Spanish *On arrival participants may register for guided tours and working groups at the information desk

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11 To book individual tickets please complete the booking form on the reverse of this page. Requested by July to Reception, Goetheanum, P.O. Box, CH-4143 Dornach, Switzerland Or fax You may also book online: Ms. Mrs. Mr. Name, First name Address ZIP/City Country Phone Fax Booking Form July 2013 Please tick where applicable Conference Ticket The conference ticket includes performances of all the plays and supporting program. Please complete one booking form per person. C CHF with sponsorship C CHF 880 CHF* C CHF 740 CHF* Membership nº Comments C 3 C CHF 510 CHF* 510 CHF 360 CHF* Translation English French Spanish Payment method Invoice (Switzerland and Euro zone) Credit card (all countries) Visa MasterCard Card number / / / Expiry date / I would like to receive the biannual program of Goetheanum events (in German). I agree to the booking conditions Place, date, signature Meals 264 CHF 6x lunch and 6x dinner (only with a conference ticket) 6x breakfast Parking permit 90 CHF 42 CHF Cancellation insurance 3% of the total costs, 5 CHF minimum * Concessions apply for students, schoolchildren, OAPs, the unemployed, those in training, military or civil service, people with disabilities who receive benefits and members of the General Anthroposophical Society. Proof of status has to be submitted with your booking form.

12 Booking Form July 2013 Individual Tickets Please enter number of tickets required Monday 22nd July pm Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* Tuesday 23rd July am Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* 12 noon Lunch 22 CHF 2 pm I. The Portal of Initiation C CHF 210 CHF* C CHF 170 CHF* C CHF 105 CHF* C 4 90 CHF 65 CHF* 6 pm Dinner 22 CHF Wednesday 24th July am Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* 12 noon Lunch 22 CHF 2 pm II. The Challenge of the Soul C CHF 210 CHF* C CHF 170 CHF* C CHF 105 CHF* C 4 90 CHF 65 CHF* 4:45 pm Dinner 22 CHF Thursday 25th July am Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* 12 noon Lunch 22 CHF 2:30 pm Guided Tours 20 CHF 15 CHF* 4:30 pm Plenum 18 CHF 12 CHF* 6 pm Dinner 22 CHF 8 pm Eurythmy 39 CHF 26 CHF* Friday 26th July am Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* 12 noon Lunch 22 CHF 2 pm III. The Guardian of the Threshold C CHF 210 CHF* C CHF 170 CHF* C CHF 105 CHF* C 4 90 CHF 65 CHF* 5:30 pm Dinner 22 CHF Saturday 27th July am Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* 12 noon Lunch 22 CHF 2:30 pm Guided Tours 20 CHF 15 CHF* 4:30 pm Plenum 18 CHF 12 CHF* 6 pm Dinner 22 CHF 8 pm Concert 39 CHF 26 CHF* Sunday 28th July am Lecture 24 CHF 16 CHF* 12 noon Lunch 22 CHF 2 pm IV. The Souls Awakening C CHF 210 CHF* C CHF 170 CHF* C CHF 105 CHF* C 4 90 CHF 65 CHF* 5 pm Dinner 22 CHF Parking permit per day 7 CHF 22/7 23/7 24/7 25/7 26/7 27/7 28/7 Cancellation insurance 3% of the total costs, 5 CHF minimum Concessions apply for students, schoolchildren, OAPs, the unemployed, those in training, military or civil service, people with disabilities who receive benefits and members of the General Anthroposophical Society. Proof of status has to be submitted with your booking form.

13 Booking Conditions All seats in the Main Auditorium (Grosser Saal) are numbered. On arrival conference participants may register at the Information Desk for workshops and guided tours. Further information on the conference, including times of the intervals during performances, is also available to participants at the Information Desk on arrival. No changes may be made to bookings once confirmation has been sent out; any additional bookings must be made on separate invoices. Exceptionally, tickets for meals may be bought subsequently; please note that these are only on sale directly from Reception. Conference tickets Methods of payment, confirmation and cancellation Credit cards (all countries): The full amount due will be charged to your account as soon as your booking has been processed. Confirmation will be sent to you. Invoice (CH/Euro zone): Once your booking has been processed confirmation and invoice will be sent to you up to 14 days prior to the beginning of the conference. Other countries: Once your booking has been processed, you will be sent confirmation. Please note that the conference fee must be paid before the conference starts. Conference tickets: Tickets can be collected at Reception, also if you pay on arrival. We accept cash (Euro and CHF), VISA, MasterCard, ec-direct and Postcard-Schweiz. Cancellation: Bookings may be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days prior to the begin of the conference (date of posting). After that, 50% of the conference fee will be charged. Cancellation on the day when the conference begins or failure to attend are subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Substitutes will be accepted at no extra cost. Cancellation insurance: Subject to a payment of 3% of total costs (5 CHF minimum) full cancellation insurance can be taken out to cover illness (including dependent children and partner), job loss and force majeure. Data processing: All data will be electronically recorded and filed. Individual tickets Methods of payment, confirmation and cancellation There are four price categories for performances of the mystery dramas; for lectures and additional performances there is one price only for all numbered seats. When booking tickets for lectures and additional performances at the same time as tickets for performances of the Mystery Dramas we aim wherever possible to allocate the same seat number. Credit cards (all countries): The full amount due will be charged to your account as soon as your booking has been processed. Confirmation will be sent to you. Invoice (CH/Euro zone): Once your booking has been processed confirmation and invoice will be sent to you up to 14 days prior to the beginning of the event. Other countries: Once your booking has been processed, you will be sent confirmation. Tickets can be collected at Reception, also if you pay on arrival. We accept cash (Euro and CHF), VISA, MasterCard, ec-direct and Postcard-Schweiz. Cancellation: Bookings may be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days prior to the begin of the event (date of posting). After that, 50% of the total fee will be charged. Cancellation on the day when the event begins or failure to attend are subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Substitutes will be accepted at no extra cost. Cancellation insurance: Subject to a payment of 3% of total costs (5 CHF minimum) full cancellation insurance can be taken out to cover illness (including dependent children and partner), job loss and force majeure. Data processing: All data will be electronically recorded and filed.

14 Individual prices in CHF Price per person per play: C 1: concessions C 2: concessions C 3: concessions C 4: concessions Grosser Saal (Main Auditorium) C 1: Rows 2 7, center C 2: Rows 8 23, center C 3: Rows 1 23, side, Row C 4: Rows 1 23, side (limited visibility) A Special Invitation to Members of the Anthroposophical Society The Mystery Dramas were intended to both enrich the life of the Anthroposophical Society and make that life more readily understandable spiritually. This was important in 1910 and has also played a role in the decision to restage the plays. The Goetheanum is offering members of the General Anthroposophical Society tickets at concessionary rates (approx. 30%). Stage C 4 C 4 C 1 C 3 C 3 C Goetheanum-Bühne Photos: Jochen Quast Print: Druckwerk Süd

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