Before the summer, "Robinson Crusoe" makes a stop at the Opéra de Rennes and on a giant screen in front of the Town Hall.
The Opéra de Rennes will soon present, for the end of the season, a new production of Robinson Crusoé, the comic opera by Jacques Offenbach inspired by the novel by Daniel Defoe. Rarely performed on French stages, the work returns in a version that aims to combine musical fidelity with a contemporary reading of the castaway myth. The opera will also be broadcast on giant screens on June 18 as part of Opéra sur Écran(s).
Created in 1867, Robinson Crusoé holds a unique place in Offenbach's production. Far from the political satire of his most famous operettas, the work relies on a romantic plot and a more subdued humor. The score, rich in ensembles and virtuosic numbers, reflects a composer at the height of his inventiveness.
This first staging by Laurent Pelly promises to be particularly promising. The director favors a narrative approach, focused on the psychological evolution of the characters and the initiatory dimension of the journey.
The Orchestre National de Bretagne will be conducted by Guillaume Tourniaire, recognized for his expertise in the French repertoire. The cast brings together several young French voices, chosen for their ability to combine vocal precision and theatrical performance.
Comic opera in three acts and five scenes, created at the Opéra-Comique on November 23, 1867. Libretto by Eugène Cormon and Hector Crémieux.
Performance Dates
Tuesday, June 16 at 8 PM
Thursday, June 18 at 8 PM
Saturday, June 20 at 6 PM
Monday, June 22 at 8 PM
Wednesday, June 24 at 8 PM
Opéra sur Écran(s) – 12th edition
Thursday, June 18 at 8 PM, Place de la Mairie
Cultural Actions
Tactile visit: Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 PM
Audio description session: Wednesday, June 24 at 8 PM
Public rehearsal: Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 PM
Prices
From 5 to 64 euros.
Language
Opera sung in French and surtitled in French.
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