Lully: Atys

Opera in staged version

Cast

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Cast

Nicholas Scott A Zephyr, Sleep

Matthew Newlin Atys

Giuseppina Bridelli The Goddess Cybele

Ana Quintans Sangaride

Andreas Wolf Celaenus, Time

Gwendoline Blondeel Iris, Doris, Fountain Deity, The Goddess Flora

Michael Mofidian Idas, Phobetor, A Dreadful Dream

Valerio Contaldo Morpheus, God of the River

José Pazos Phantase

Luigi De Donato The Sangar River

Lore Binon Melisse, Fountain Deity

Cappella Mediterranea

Chorus of the Grand Théâtre de Genève

Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Genève

Leonardo García Alarcón Conductor

Angelin Preljocaj Director and Choreographer

Prune Nourry Set Design

Jeanne Vicérial Costumes

Eric Soyer Lighting

Gilles Rico Dramaturgy and Assistant Director

Sammy Van den Heuvel Assistant Set Design

Alan Woodbridge Chorus Director

Marion Moinet Assistant Costume Design

Presentation

The two myths of Atys converge in this new production: this masterpiece by Lully and Quinault, which was called the “King’s Opera” upon its creation in 1676 before the court, also became, three centuries later, a significant moment in the rediscovery of the great French Baroque operas, thanks to the Christie-Villégier production presented at the Opéra Royal de Versailles on two occasions.

Atys is a climax of the emerging lyrical art: it places love at the heart of the plot, and its hero, for the first time in Lully’s works, dies on stage, provoking a sumptuous lament that draws tears from even the hardest of hearts. Lully’s incredible music enhances the splendid tragic text by Philippe Quinault, creating their first joint masterpiece.

A new version has arrived, one that combines the musical fervor of Leonardo García Alarcón with the choreographic splendor of Angelin Preljocaj, to once again allow the wonders of Atys to captivate the souls of the audience with so many charms and tears… The Opéra Royal de Versailles has partnered with the Grand Théâtre de Genève for this new production, made possible by the exceptional support of Madame Aline Foriel-Destezet.

This new production is made possible thanks to the generous support of Madame Aline Foriel-Destezet.

Co-production: Opéra Royal / Château de Versailles Spectacles, Grand Théâtre de Genève

With the exceptional support of Madame Aline Foriel-Destezet

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Programme

Tragedy in five acts with a prologue, based on a libretto by Philippe Quinault, first performed in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1676.

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Atys, a lyrical masterpiece of the Grand Siècle, intertwines love and tragedy, acclaimed by Louis XIV himself. Lully’s virtuoso notes enhance Quinault’s dazzling text, offering an enchanting reinterpretation under the passionate direction of Christophe Rousset.

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