Anton Aicher

Anton Aicher

Anton Aicher (born 1859) was the founding Artistic Director of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre. He founded the company in 1913 and was its leader until his death.

Background

Aicher was born in a small village in southern Styria in Austria. His talent for carving was recognised at an early age and he was sent to study with the well known maker of altar pieces. His interest in figures in motion took him to Munich to one of the masters of puppetry Papa Schmid [ Salzburg Marionetten Theater, p.30]

Influences

One of the greatest influences on Aicher was the work of Count Franz Pocci, founder of the Munich Marionette Theatre. [ Logan, D, "Puppetry", p.10]

alzburg Marionette Theatre

In 1913, Aicher founded the Salzburg Marionette Theatre. [ Logan, D, "Puppetry", p.11] The company opened on 27 February, 1913 with a production of Mozart's opera, "Bastien and Bastienne" [ Salzburg Marionetten Theater, p.30] . In October of the same year, Aicher hired the gymnasium of the Borromaeum seminary and installed his company there. The venue was the home of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre for 49 years. [ Salzburg Marionetten Theater, p.17]

World War One did not interrupt the workings of the theatre company. In 1926, Aicher handed over the management of the theatre to his son, Hermann Aicher. 1927 saw the first tour of the company to Hamburg, Germany. This tour started a tradition that still continues today.

Legacy

Professor Anton Aicher's company continues to flourish today under the artistic direction of his granddaughter, Gretl Aicher.

References

Books and Articles

*cite book
last =
first =
authorlink =
coauthors =
title = Salzburg Marionetten Theater
publisher = Salzburg Marionette Theater
date= 2004
location = Salzburg, Austria
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*cite book
last = Logan
first = David
authorlink = David Logan
coauthors =
title = Puppetry
publisher = Brisbane Dramatic Arts Company
date= 2007
location = Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
id= ISBN 9780980456301

External links

* [http://www.marionetten.at - Salzburg Marionette Theatre] homepage of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre - available in English and German


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