Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS
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Six marriages, two annulments, two beheadings and the founding of his own Church, against the authority of Rome... in his search for a suitable spouse, the notorious Tudor King of England Henry VIII shrank from nothing. Here we focus on the amorous and political intrigues surrounding the annulment of Henry's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon in favour of his new passion for Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII, a grand historical opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, is characterised by stark contrasts: ardour and modesty, jealousy and renunciation, intimacy and solemnity. La Monnaie in Brussels have entrusted their new production to director Olivier Py and conductor Alain Altinoglu, two fervent champions of the French repertoire. With magnificent sets, high drama and compelling music, this production offers a musical journey which starts in sixteenth century England but still resonates today through a timeless question: How far can a man of power go with his conquests?
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- Olivier Py
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- Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Olivier Py
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Olivier Py
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What is Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS about?
Six marriages, two annulments, two beheadings and the founding of his own Church, against the authority of Rome... in his search for a suitable spouse, the notorious Tudor King of England Henry VIII shrank from nothing. Here we focus on the amorous and political intrigues surrounding the annulment of Henry's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon in favour of his new passion for Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII, a grand historical opera by Camille Saint-Saëns, is characterised by stark contrasts: ardour and modesty, jealousy and renunciation, intimacy and solemnity. La Monnaie in Brussels have entrusted their new production to director Olivier Py and conductor Alain Altinoglu, two fervent champions of the French repertoire. With magnificent sets, high drama and compelling music, this production offers a musical journey which starts in sixteenth century England but still resonates today through a timeless question: How far can a man of power go with his conquests?
Who directed Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS?
Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS was directed by Olivier Py.
Who stars in Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS?
The principal cast of Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS includes Lionel Lhote, Ed Lyon, Vincent Le Texier, Enguerrand de Hys, Werner Van Mechelen.
When was Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS released and how long is it?
Henry VIII - SAINT-SAËNS was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.