"The most important fact about Elizabeth I," writes Jean Wilson, author and expert in English early modern history, "was her sex." Although female rulers had appeared in history from time to time, they were not envisaged within the existing structures. The concept of a king was inherently masculine and did not align with the societal perception of women in the 16th century, which ascribed virtues such as passivity, obedience, and silence to women. 

The young recorder ensemble feuervogel from Freiburg engages with precisely this theme in its performance project. To do so, they have invited guests. Soprano Carine Tinney and lutenist Ziv Braha complement the musical ensemble, and contemporary dance artists and choreographers Kirill Berezovski and Amelia Eisen enrich the production with the element of movement. The artists not only explore how the issue of gender roles was addressed under Queen Elizabeth but also question these historical attempts at resolution and attempt to create a new, modern societal concept. English Renaissance music from the court of Elizabeth I intersects with contemporary dance, creating a perspective that spans time and offers a refreshing view on societal structures and gender roles.