This myth is reminiscent of that of Melusine: a beautiful and wealthy young woman falls in love with a humble artisan and offers him prosperity and recognition until a priest discovers her twofold nature, part-woman part-serpent.
Musical direction, Long Yu • Staging direction, Chen Shi-Zheng • Choir and orchestra, Les Métaboles Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
See all the cast1h40, no intermission - Salle Favart
90, 75, 65, 50, 30, 25, 12, 6€
Performing in English, French and English surtitles
Before the show
During a 15' brief, the theatre’s playwright tells you everything you need to know about the opera and its creative context
45 minutes before the show, Salle Bizet
Free entance upon presentation of your ticket
Meet the choirmaster and sing, with no hang-ups, some of the tunes of the opera you’re about to see.
45 minutes before the show, Foyer Favart
Free entrance upon presentation of your ticket
Accessibility
- Relax session
Friday 24th june 2022
It offers an inclusive caring environment for people whose disability may give rise to atypical and unpredictable behaviour during the show.
- Audio description
The session of Sunday 26th june 2022 is available in audio description.
"Image whisperers” are also available on demand.
Cast
Production
Opéra Comique
Coproduction
Beijing Music Festival, Opéra de San Francisco
Partners
With the support of the Fonds de création lyrique and SACD
