Operatic composition on works by Rameau. Libretto by Eric Reinhardt.
Recognizing oneself in the frozen images of childhood, apprehending the social kaleidoscope of the adult world, questioning the dizziness of old age. And embarking on this inner and sensory journey guided by the sensitive art of Jean-Philippe Rameau.
The season’s opening production is a ballet-opera of a new kind. Against the backdrop of Rameau’s most beautiful vocal, choral and choreographic pieces, served by fine interpreters of the Baroque repertoire (Les Talens Lyriques, Lea Desandre, Les Eléments), a new and contemporary dramaturgy depicts the human condition through the major stages of life.
Phia Ménard, Christophe Rousset and Eric Reinhardt composed and wrote a production whose poetic and visual power will renew our listening to Rameau. Following to the letter a remark from the composer – “It’s enough that one hears my music, words are nothing in an opera” – they rejuvenate these glorious pages.
Music direction, Christophe Rousset • Staging, Phia Ménard • Dramaturgy, Éric Reinhardt • Mezzo-soprano, Lea Desandre • Choir, Les éléments • Orchestra, Les Talens Lyriques
See all the cast40 min - Salle Favart
135, 125, 97, 75, 50, 30, 16, 6€
Distribution
Constructeurs décors Eclectik Scéno
Staging manipulators Mohamed Elarsi, Adèle Ogier, Cécile Briand, Fabrice Ilia Leroy, Rodolphe Thibaud
With Compagnie Non Nova
Les Talens Lyriques sont soutenus par le Ministère de la Culture et la Ville de Paris. Ils reçoivent également le soutien de la Fondation Annenberg – GRoW - Gregory et Regina Weingarten et du Cercle des Mécènes.
