Don Quichotte

The beautiful Dulcinée is courted by many gentlemen. Flirtatious, she’s nonetheless receptive to the love of an old eccentric and dreamy knight named Don Quixote. With the help of his esquire, Sancho, Don Quixote embarks on a series of achievements to win her favours.

6 years and older

According to Jules Massenet
Opera for young audiences offered in two versions (participative ou non)

Massenet was seduced by Cervantès’ hero and reinvented the female character, inspiring the likes of Ravel, Ibert, Brel. This adaptation offers the opportunity to discover these three mythical characters while getting a taste of the poetry brought to théâtre by chants. With Don Quixote, imagination takes power!

Musical direction – Igor Bouin
Stage direction – Jeanne Desoubeaux
Costumes and accessories – Cécilia Galli
Lights – Thomas Coux
Technical direction and artistic collaboration – Paul Amiel
Administration, production – Léonie Lenain
Development et diffusion – Véronique Atlan
Soloists : Jean-Christophe Lanièce (Don Quichotte), Igor Bouin (Sancho), Flore Merlin et Bianca Chillemi (piano, en alternance)

School representations :
Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6, Friday 7 mai 2021
From 27 to 30 september 2021

1h - Salle Bizet
25€ / 12€ (under 18), 6€ school groups

Audio description (EN)

Some operas are available in audio description. "Image whisperers” are also available on demand.
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