Armide

After having staged Gluck’s preclassical Armide in 2022, the Opéra‑Comique invites Christophe Rousset and Lilo Baur to return to the source in the same decor by Bruno de Lavenère.

Cast

Musical direction Christophe Rousset • Stage direction Lilo Baur • With Ambroisine Bré, Cyrille Dubois, Edwin Crossley-Mercer, Anas Séguin, Lysandre Châlon, Enguerrand de Hys, Florie Valiquette, Apolline Raï-Westphal • Orchestra Les Talens Lyriques • Choir Les éléments

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When Syria was a land of crusades and myths, the Queen Armide captivated her audiences more than she captured Christian knights: her charms were sovereigns. However, when the brave Renaud sets out to free his companions, the unconquerable sorceress falls in love with him. Her unholy love proves to be quite destructive…

Written on a subject chosen by Louis XIV, Quinault’s libretto was the inspiration for Lully’s most beautiful opus of their collaboration. It was also the last, since both of them died soon after. Popular under the name of “ladies’ opera”, Armide was the very first French opera to be performed in Italy. It went on to becoming a model of the genre for Europeans of the Enlightenment.

Musical Tragedy in five acts and one prologue. Libretto by Philippe Quinault based on La Jérusalem délivrée by Le Tasse. Created at the académie Royale De Musique on 15th February 1686.

Editions Nicolas Sceaux

165, 135, 110, 75, 50, 35, 15, 6 € | 3h

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Monday 17 june

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Wednesday 19 june

20h00

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Friday 21 june

20h00

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Sunday 23 june

15h00

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Tuesday 25 june

20h00

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Practical informations

Prices 165, 135, 110, 75, 50, 35, 15, 6 €

Duration 3h

All audiences À partir de 10 ans

Accessibility Toutes les infos sur l'accessibilité

Additional information

Estimated duration : 3h, including intermission - Salle Favart
165, 135, 110, 75, 50, 35, 15, 6 €

Show performed in French with French and English surtitles

The doors of the opera-house open 45 minutes before the performance.

Box office phone

+33 (0)1 70 23 01 31

Les pléiades

Around the show
As you will discover, each lyrical production will be supported by “Pleiades” extending and enriching its content in accessible, offbeat, prospective or intimate formats.

Event

Armide evening

June 21 to 23, 2024

Concerts and recitals

Masterclass at the Académie

June 15, 2024

Seminars

Les Italiens dans la musique française

June 13 to 14, 2024

Family event

Young audiences programme

Sharing songs

May 30 to June 01, 2024

Before the show

To discover

45 minutes before the performance : The keys to the show with the dramaturge of the Opéra Comique.

Salle Bizet | Free

To relax

The intermission bar offers drinks and light refreshments as soon as the theatre doors open.

Accessibility

Relax session | Sunday 23 June at 3 pm
Relax sessions offer a inclusive caring environment for people whose disability may give rise to atypical and unpredictable behaviour during the show.

Audiodescription (In French) | Friday 21 June at 8 pm and Sunday 23 June at 3 pm
This opera is available in audio description. "Image whisperers” are also available on demand.