Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
Jul 12, 2024 · 2h 26m
Director
Claus Guth, Corentin LeconteOverview
When, in 1733, Voltaire, the most brilliant mind of his day, collaborates with Rameau, its greatest composer, in undertaking an ambitious reform of operatic practice, the result is the biblical opera Samson. But the libretto is condemned and the score lost – possibly reworked here and there in later compositions. Claus Guth and Raphaël Pichon, haunted by this interesting project that had turned into one of the most intriguing failures in operatic history, have tried, not to recreate the letter, but to revive the spirit: to marry a strong, noble libretto with the most eloquent music.
Cast of Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
Jarett OttSamson
Jacquelyn StuckerDalila
Lea DesandreTimna
Nahuel Di PierroAchisch
Laurence KilsbyElon- Julie RosetL'Ange
- Antonin RondepierrePremier juge / un convive
- René Ramos PremierDeuxième convive
Andréa FerréolLa mère de Samson- Gabriel Coullaud-RosseelSamson jeune
- Gabriel Coullaud-RosseelUn sans abri
- Raphaël Pichon
Crew of Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
About Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)
What is Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) about?
When, in 1733, Voltaire, the most brilliant mind of his day, collaborates with Rameau, its greatest composer, in undertaking an ambitious reform of operatic practice, the result is the biblical opera Samson. But the libretto is condemned and the score lost – possibly reworked here and there in later compositions. Claus Guth and Raphaël Pichon, haunted by this interesting project that had turned…
When was Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) released?
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) was released on July 12, 2024.
How long is Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
Who directed Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) was directed by Claus Guth and Corentin Leconte.
Who is in the cast of Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence)?
The cast of Jean-Philippe Rameau: Samson (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence) includes Jarett Ott (Samson), Jacquelyn Stucker (Dalila), Lea Desandre (Timna), Nahuel Di Pierro (Achisch) and Laurence Kilsby (Elon).