Description
At the edge of a pond, in a dark forest, Prince Golaud meets the enigmatic Mélisande. He marries her, captivated not only by her beauty but also by the secrets the young woman seems to harbor. At Allemonde Castle, Mélisande is the center of attention: that of Arkel, the blind but lucid grandfather; Geneviève, the mother; Yniold, the manipulated child; and even the tender Pelléas, the half-brother with whom Mélisande discovers life in this old manor. To the point of provoking Golaud’s pathological jealousy.
In this story tinged with symbolism, the relationship between Pelléas and Mélisande is steeped in dreamy mist, ambiguous confessions, and elusive qualities. A dreamlike quality that is echoed in Debussy’s music, composed of evanescent textures, weightless harmonies, and intimate tones.
Director Richard Brunel sees in it a sick world from which Mélisande is trying to escape. Drawing inspiration from the architecture of a sanatorium and a panopticon, he interprets the opera as a story of confinement and crumbling power. In the orchestra pit, Louis Langrée focuses on the contrasts in this superb music, brought to life by exceptional artists, including Stéphane Degout—the legendary Pelléas and now a fascinating Golaud.
For ages 14 and up.
From 6 to 99 €
