(c) Marco Borggreve Œdipus Rex & The Rite of Spring: Théâtre des Champs‐Elysées
Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées — Main Hall
About the Event
Majestic Stravinsky, from the classicism of Œdipus Rex to the legendary Rite.
This evening of Stravinsky invites us on a journey between polar opposites, uncovering the mystery of Sophocles’ tragedy revisited by Jean Cocteau, and then sweeping us along on the orchestral tidal wave of The Rite of Spring. One musician, two works composed almost 40 years apart, and two quite different musical universes. The first embraces the “classical” world, while the second bears the hallmarks of his “home country”, a powerful presence during his Ballets russes period with Diaghilev. A stirring showcase of Stravinsky’s genius.
Cast / Production
Michael Schade | Œdipus
Jamie Barton | Jocasta
Matthias Goerne | Creon
Morris Robinson | Tiresias
Cast to be annouced
NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
Alan Gilbert | direction
MDR Rundfunkchor
Address
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 15, Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France — Google Maps
