1. OPÉRA
In this last opus by Offenbach, the master of opera-buffa and operetta proves his total mastery and knowledge of the opera styles of his time, comedy, fantasy or romantic, the parody disappearing behind the personal creation. A new production entrusted to Stefano Poda who offers a surrealist show, that’s lively and an accomplished aesthetic.
A masterpiece and musical tale for children; at the same time as a dream initiation to the orchestra instruments, a production already acclaimed by children and parents.
The celebration of the bicentenary of Offenbach's birth continues with this new production, directed by Michel Fau, the award winning actor and director. His humour, acting and freedom of tone do wonders to make the richness of the booklet's countless discoveries, without comprising the intense emotions.
Rarely celebrated beyond Spain's borders and areas of influence, Zarzuela conceals authentic lyrical treasures, such as Doña Francisquita, a painting of the customs of popular Madrid in the 1840s. Benefiting from renowned producers such as Teatro La Zarzuela in Madrid or Le Gran Liceu in Barcelona, this new production is sung in Spanish, with dialogues in French, offers the opportunity to hear one of the most exciting and musically rich pieces in this repertoire.
About the hard story from Voltaire, what could the composer of West side story propose? None the less than a madly inventive score, full of nods to all the musical eras whose openness and aria of Cunégonde "Glitter be gay", often programmed in concert, are well known for. As for the piece, its corrosive humour is nothing to envy for the Voltairian model.
World Creation, commissioned by the Opéra de Lausanne, the composer Christian Favre and librettist René Zahnd, depicts the fate of the man who gave his life for the Pays de Vaud in 1723. Through a highly documented libretto, the two acts of this opera question the history and construction of the myth and legend of his time. Major Davel's life and what the official history has retained from him are two very different things, Davel is above all is a betrayed man by his own people and history.
A production by the Opéra de Lausanne, was created at the reopening of the Opéra’s renovation. Performed numerous times abroad in recent years... Its freshness and originality, with the small people of Microcosmos, subtly distill this little "lyrical nectar", a wonder of finesse and a masterpiece of opera-buffa.
2. CONCERT
The love between the Shepherdess, Teolinda and Shepherd Armidore is translated with the intertwining of soprano vocals with notes of a clarinet, and accompanied by an all male choir. The melodic beauty of this score and the virtuoso writing of the clarinet irresistibly evoke Rossini, or at least an Italy that Meyerbeer knew how to restore brilliantly in this musical fresco.
Love, war, eroticism, violent feelings, spectacular scenes: that's all there is to it in this libretto and opera by Vivaldi, created in 1724. Vivaldi's music, including arias and recitatives, gives birth to clear and strong images, perfectly viable in this concert version conducted by Ottavio Dantone, and surely one of the most enthusiastic connoisseurs of the red priest.
Alongside one of the most prestigious phalanxes playing on period instruments, the 18th century Orchestra has two choral ensembles at its peak: Beethoven's la Missa solemnis, considered by the composer as his "best” or "greatest work", allowing him to escape from the most painful years of his life, and Mozart's overwhelming Requiem, ideally introduced by the 40th Symphony and his awe-inspiring breath in G minor.
Alongside one of the most prestigious phalanxes playing on period instruments, the 18th century Orchestra has two choral ensembles at its peak: Beethoven's la Missa solemnis, considered by the composer as his "best” or "greatest work", allowing him to escape from the most painful years of his life, and Mozart's overwhelming Requiem, ideally introduced by the 40th Symphony and his awe-inspiring breath in G minor.
Luciano Berio's emblematic work with 40 singers and 40 instrumentalists is one of the composer's most symbolic. A unique arrangement of singers and instrumentalists are linked in pairs, forming a vocal and instrumental choir for a new sound staging experience.
3. DANSE
The Béjart Ballet Lausanne is a reference in the world of choreography. Appointed as successor by Maurice Béjart, Gil Roman directs the company and maintains its artistic excellence since the master’s passing in 2007. The Béjart Ballet Lausanne returns to the Opéra de Lausanne with "The Nutcracker", a choreography by Maurice Béjart created originally in 1998.