This opera-ballet from 1753 is an absolute triumph in the humorous and poetic vision of the director, supported by a flourishing cast and the verve of Mondonville, which William Christie transforms with his musical forces. A protegé of Madame de Pompadour, Mondonville, crowned for his irresistible Grands Motets, is at the peak of his art. Here, he summons the splendor of French opera, the unheard-of colors of his orchestration à la Rameau, and the jewels of Italian style to charm to the highest degree. This is a masterpiece of lightness, elegance, and expressiveness, where the voices and orchestra constantly compete with invention and surprises, offering a musical gem more captivating than ever! Mondonville, a musical prodigy and incorrigible seducer, has here found the magnificent embodiment of his talents, transforming a divine pastoral into a high-energy spectacle!

Co-production: Opéra Royal / Château de Versailles Spectacles, Opéra Comique, Les Arts Florissants

With the support of the Institut International de la Marionnette as part of its professional integration program for ESNAM graduates.

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