Paul Dukas's Ariane et Barbe-Bleue
Stefano Poda (stage director), Pascal Rophé(conductor) with Sophie Koch (Ariane) and Vincent Le Texier (Bluebeard)
Cast
Stefano Poda — Stage director, set designer, costume designer, Lighting Director
Sophie Koch — Ariane
Vincent Le Texier — Bluebeard
Janina Baechle — Nurse
Eva Zaïcik — Sélysette
Marie-Laure Garnier — Ygraine
Andreea Soare — Mélisande
Erminie Blondel — Bellangère
Program notes
For the first time, the Opéra national du Capitole in Toulouse presents Ariane et Barbe Bleue, Paul Dukas' dreamlike opera and the only one he ever wrote. Under the baton of Pascal Rophé, Sophie Koch and Vincent Le Texier give stunning performances in the title roles, while Stefano Poda transports us with his atmospheric and geometric staging. Created in 1907, the opera tells the story of Ariane, Bluebeard's sixth wife. When her husband gives her seven keys but forbids her to use one of them, Ariane gives in to her curiosity and discovers that this key opens a door that leads her to his five former wives. Discover this gem of a production to find out if Ariane manages to save them, and who stands in her way.
