Clearly the most powerful lyric tragedy of Jean-Philippe Rameau, Castor et Pollux brings to the stage the violent and conflicting passions of four characters : Castor, Pollux, Phébé and Telaïre. Backed by the musical verve of the Concert d’Astrée, Barrie Kosky provides staging that is innovative and coursed with an energy pushed to the point of paroxysm.

Lyrical tragedy in five acts by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), second version, of 1754. Libretto by Pierre-Joseph Bernard. Created the 11st of january 1754 at the Palais royal, Paris.

Conductor Emmanuelle Haïm
Director Barrie Kosky
Choir and orchestra Le Concert d’Astrée

Collaboration to the stage direction, revival of the stage direction Yves Lenoir
Costumes and scenography Katrin Lea Tag
Lights Franck Evin
Dramaturgy Ulrich Lenz
Assistant to the stage director Martin Lakomicki

With

Castor Pascal Charbonneau
Pollux Henk Neven
Télaïre Emmanuelle de Negri
Phébé Gaëlle Arquez
Jupiter Frédéric Caton
Mercure / An Athlete (tenor) Erwin Aros
Le Grand Prêtre (baritone) Geoffroy Buffière

Mo 6 october 8 p.m
Evening of Discovery
Reserved for spectators under age 28

Share in the effervescence that inhabits the Opera a few days before the premiere of Castor & Pollux : in the company of stage director Yves Lenoir, numerous singers and Director Caroline Sonrier, enjoy a drink as you discover all the enticing offers of this season, and the numerous advantages reserved for you who are under age 28.

Free on reservation :
+33(0)362 21 21 21 or  billetterie@opera-lille.fr

Su 19 october
Meeting with the team of artists
following the performance.
Free admission.

Su 19 october 3.30 p.m
The 400 Blows
While you attend a performance, your children can participate in a musical and educational workshop.
Requires reservation.
10 € per performance for 1 child / 7.50 € per additional child
+33(0)362 21 21 21 or billetterie@opera-lille.fr

14 september > 7 january
2014, Rameau Year
Discover all the events of the Rameau Year HERE
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