American bass Alex Rosen, a familiar presence at the Royal Opera, will give his first solo recital in Versailles. With a voice both deep and refined, he promises a performance of rare intensity, shedding light on the richness of the baroque repertoire for bass at times monstrous, at others heroic…

Royal Opera Productions.

This program will be recorded on CD for the Château de Versailles Spectacles label.

Alex Rosen
Monsters and Heroes, from Lully to Rameau

Part I: At the Gates of Hell 

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764)
The Temple of Glory: “Deep Abysses of Taenarus”

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704)
The Descent of Orpheus into the Underworld, H. 471: Prelude

Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687)
Alceste: “Sooner or later, One Must Pass”

Jean-Philippe Rameau
The Temple of Glory: Air for the Demons and the Heroes
Hippolyte et Aricie: “Ah! At Least Deign to…”

Part II: Invincible Courage

Dardanus: “All the Future Is Present Before My Eyes”
Dardanus: “Hear My Sovereign Voice” and first serious air
Dardanus: “Suspend Your Brilliant Course” and lively air
Dardanus: “Our Cries Have Reached the Dark Abode”

PRESTIGE VIP CATEGORY : Best seats in house, you will receive a complimentary glass of champagne and programme.

PRESTIGE CATEGORY : Excellent seats, you will receive a complimentary glass of champagne and programme.

REDUCED RATE : applicable to under 26s, for the holders of Opera Experience and groups of more than 10 people (excluding special company offer).

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