Titon et l'aurore (2021)
Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville was greatly admired in his day. His opera Titon et l’Aurore was one of his most popular works, being held up as a triumph over the rival Italian style during the Parisian Querelle des Bouffons in the 1750s. The narrative of this spectacular opéra-ballet follows the tumultuous and seemingly unbreakable liaison between the goddess L’Aurore and her lover the shepherd Titon. Jealous gods and goddesses try to interfere through murderous intent and dramatic abduction, but true love ultimately conquers all in stage director Basil Twist’s acclaimed feast for the senses.
Director: François Roussillon
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Reinoud van Mechelen as Titon |
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Gwendoline Blondeel as L'Aurore |
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Emmanuelle de Negri as Palès |
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Marc Mauillon as Éole |
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Julie Roset as Amour |
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Renato Dolcini as Prométhée |
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Virginie Thomas as Nymphe |
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Maud Gnidzaz as Nymphe |
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Juliette Perret as Nymphe |
| Sound | William Christie | Conductor |
| Directing | François Roussillon | Director |
| Lighting | Jean Kalman | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Alain Blanchot | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Sound | Benoît Hartoin | Vocal Coach |
| Costume & Make-Up | Basil Twist | Costume Designer |
| Art | Basil Twist | Set Designer |
| Sound | Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville | Music |
| Crew | Daniel Brodie | Projection |
| Sound | Les Arts Florissants | Music |
| Directing | Constance Larrieu | Stage Director |
| Writing | Claude-Henri de Fusée, abbé de Voisenon | Writer |