Summary Inspired by a fable by La Fontaine, Rameau produced perhaps his most brilliant music for his penultimate great work, blending reality and the surreal on several levels. This passionate new production by Jose Montalvo, stunningly choreographed by Montalvo and Dominique Hervieu, sets new standards in entertainment, charm and ingenuity. The sharp and spectacular multimedia staging does full justice to Rameau's dazzling burlesque, confirming Olivier Rouviere's statement that 'Les Paladins is the last laugh of a witty 77-year old composer'. Recorded live in 2004 at the Paris Theatre du Chatelet, both the virtuoso cast and Les Arts Florissants are in top form, clearly enjoying themselves in the masterful hands of William Christie. View more details
Directed : François Roussillon
Written : Duplat de Monticourt
Stars : Laurent Naouri Sandrine Piau Topi Lehtipuu Stéphanie d'Oustrac
Genres : Comedy Fantasy Musical
Release date : Mar 12, 2005
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Théâtre du Châtelet, Place du Châtelet, Paris 1, Paris, France
Production companies : France 3 François Roussillon et Associés Théâtre Musical de Paris Châtelet
Summary Inspired by a fable by La Fontaine, Rameau produced perhaps his most brilliant music for his penultimate great work, blending reality and the surreal on several levels. This passionate new production by Jose Montalvo, stunningly choreographed by Montalvo and Dominique Hervieu, sets new standards in entertainment, charm and ingenuity. The sharp and spectacular multimedia staging does full justice to Rameau's dazzling burlesque, confirming Olivier Rouviere's statement that 'Les Paladins is the last laugh of a witty 77-year old composer'. Recorded live in 2004 at the Paris Theatre du Chatelet, both the virtuoso cast and Les Arts Florissants are in top form, clearly enjoying themselves in the masterful hands of William Christie. View more details
Genres : Comedy Fantasy Musical
Release date : Mar 12, 2005
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Théâtre du Châtelet, Place du Châtelet, Paris 1, Paris, France
Production companies : France 3 François Roussillon et Associés Théâtre Musical de Paris Châtelet
