L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
Opera Festival As a family
Maurice Ravel
- Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
- 1 hour
- In French
- +7years
Based on a libretto by Colette, this is a lyrical fantasy composed by Ravel, with a score that mixes jazz, polka, the waltz and even a cheese grater!
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About
Synopsis
Banished to his room until dinner because he has been lazy, an angry child takes his frustration out on the animals and objects around him. He throws the tea service around, tortures a squirrel and a cat, and rips up first the upholstery and then his books. Suddenly, as if by magic, his innocent victims come alive and decide to take their revenge.
A lyrical fairyland
Written in 1916 by Colette, then entrusted to Ravel, L'Enfant et les sortilèges is a major work in the repertoire. In a rapid procession of scenes, nearly 30 characters take us into a universe that is full of humour. The Teapot speaks to the Child in a delicious Franglais, the chairs converse with extreme politeness, and a little old man recites incorrect calculations. With a magician's touch, Grégoire Pont boosts the work’s fantasy element by creating beautiful animated images which interact with the singers. At one with the music, this game of hide and seek both surprises us and takes us into an enchanting world.
Revival of the 2016 Opera de Lyon
In partnership with L’Auditorium of Barcelona
Cast
L'enfant
Margo Arsane
La bergère / La chouette / La Chauve souris
Anna Cavaliero
Le Feu / La Princesse / Le Rossignol / La Pastourelle
Anne-Sophie Petit
Maman / La Tasse / La Libellule
Frances Gregory
Pâtre / La Chatte / L'écureuil
Anne-Lise Polchlopek
La Théïère / Le Petit Vieillard / La Rainette
Hoël Troadec
L'Horloge / Le Chat
Florent Karrer
Le Fauteuil / Le Chêne
Louis De Lavignère
Solistes du Studio de l'Opéra de Lyon
Maîtrise de l'Opéra de Lyon
Ensemble instrumental
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