Cast
Because of strike movements and fuel shortage, this concert is postponed. Alternative date will be communicated shortly.
Julian Prégardien Orfeo
Gwendoline Blondeel Musica, Euridice
Marie Perbost Ninfa, Proserpina
Eva Zaïcik Messagiera, Speranza
Luc Bertin-Hugault Plutone, Pastore
Luigi De Donato Caronte, Spirito
Vlad Crosman Pastore, Spirito, Eco
Paul Figuier Pastore, Spirito
Les Epopées
Stéphane Fuget Conductor
Concert in Italian without subtitles
Presentation
Opera in five acts with prologue to a booklet by Alessandro Striggio first performed in Mantua in 1607.
In 1607 Claudio Monteverdi created his Orfeo, a musical fable, for the Carnival opening at the Court Theatre of Duke Vincenzo I in Mantua. For the first time in the history of music, real characters were brought to life with poignant human feelings: its extraordinary dramatic power gave birth to modern opera. Tenor Emiliano Gonzalez Toro is one of the great experts in this repertoire, which he has sung on the most illustrious stages. He is currently the most credible heir to the tenor Francesco Rasi, who created the role of Orfeo in Mantua. The Ensemble I Gemelli, which he leads, brings together some of the finest vocal and instrumental virtuosos, all acclaimed specialists in the Italian Seicento. The CD recording that they have just made together could prove to be the great modern reference for this legendary score: this concert will illustrate its magnificence, but live and in public this time!
This programme will be recorded on CD for the Château de Versailles Spectacles label
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PRESTIGE CATEGORY : Excellent seats with complimentary glass of champagne and programme.
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