Spectacle, ballet, and a little opera.
Tag: Tragédie lyrique
129. Castor et Pollux (Rameau)
If Hippolyte was a musical manifesto, a bold statement of what Rameau wanted opera to be, Castor is a step back to the bad old tragédie lyrique.
125. Jephté (Montéclair)
Do you believe that yours is the only true god? Do you think that members of other religions are blasphemous idolaters who should be killed, and their statues and temples smashed? You do? Then you'll love France's first Biblical opera!


