PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE, OPÉRA BASTILLE: 28 February - 16 March 2012
 

Located in the historical Place de la Bastille area, L'Opéra Bastille (Bastille Opera) is home to many of Paris's opera and ballet performances. From its inauguration in 1989, this modern opera house has played host for renowned performances from a wide variety of artists.

Claude Debussy explores the dark side of love in in Pelleas et Melisande by following the tragic events that ensue in the opera's love triangle. A fateful day in the forest results in Prince Golaud finding his future wife, Mélisande and building a life together in the enchanted kingdom of Allemonde.

However, changes in feelings result in the formation of a love triangle involving Prince Golaud's half-brother. Caught between his new bride Mélisande and his half-brother Pelléas, Prince Golaud is consumed with jealousy that dooms the lives of the characters.

Based on Maeterlinck's play of the same title, Claude Debussy's Pelleas et Mélisande s captures the growing suspicion and jealousy that enraptures Prince Golaud as he finds himself caught in a love triangle. This moving, classic story of a love triangle amongst a land of enchantment is a must for those who fully appreciate the tragic undertones in Debussy's opera works.

Vincent Le Texier will command the stage as King Golaud with Stéphane Degout as Pelléas and Elena Tsallagova as Mélisande.

Conducted by Philippe Jordan in collaboration with Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus and Paris Opera Children's Chorus.

Pelléas and Mélisande at the Opera Bastille:
28 February 2012
2 March 2012
5 March 2012
8 March 2012
11 March 2012
14 March 2012
16 March 2012

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