Baroque opera triumphed: Rameau enthusiastic, Wagner disappointed in Paris!

Baroque opera triumphed: Rameau enthusiastic, Wagner disappointed in Paris!

Palais Garnier, 75009 Paris, Frankreich - In a spectacular duel between French baroque and German romance, the Opéra National from Paris experienced two concise performances: Rameaus "Castor et Pollux" and Wagner's "Rheingold". While the staging of Peter Sellars in the Palais Garnier shone with great success, the Wagner plant, staged by Calixto Bieito, clearly disappointed in the Bastille. According to krone.at Stach the baroque opera that flourishes in Paris, thanks to the captivating performance of Teodor Currentzis and a talented ensemble. The role of the Jeanine de Bique as Télaïre, who delighted the audience, was particularly impressive.

Sellars managed to skillfully transfer the mythological substance of "Castor et Pollux" to the present, inserting elements of the American military and the lower class. This modern adaptation was well received, while Bieito's concept in "Rheingold" was heavily criticized. The staging was described as uninspired, and the vocal performance fell behind the expectations. As reported by opera-paris.fr , the Paris opera performances of "Castor et Pollux" and "Rheingold" are not only for musical highlights, but also for the continuous challenges, before which the artists and that An audience.

Wagner’s “Rheingold” fought with a mediocre line -up that did not meet the musical ambitions of the performance. The direction of Bieito was considered uninspiring, which led to a disappointing atmosphere in the Bastille. The spectators hoped for a greater dynamic, which, however, failed to materialize when you consider that the Wagner’s work actually delivers epic stories. While some anticipation for the future “ring” evenings have a careful one.

The production of "Castor et Pollux", which can be experienced live at the Salzburg Festival, awakens high expectations and could promote a new wave of interest in baroque repertoire. This addresses the gap between different eras and the artistic approaches that demonstrate both productions in Paris.