Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau
Opéra National de Paris : Castor et Pollux de Jean-Philippe Rameau
Synopsis
A return to its roots for Castor et Pollux, Jean-Philippe Rameau’s lyric tragedy first performed in 1737 at the Académie royale and inspired by the mythological episode of the Gemini. Rarely performed in its original version – the score was reworked by Rameau himself in 1754 –, this daring work plays on contrasts and expressiveness, as in the famous “Tristes apprêts”. The aria is sung by Télaïre mourning the death of her fiancé Castor, killed in battle, before his twin brother Pollux descends into the Underworld to ask his father, Jupiter, to bring him back to life. While this opera celebrates brotherly love, its prologue poses an essential question for director Peter Sellars: how do you stop a war and its attendant hatred and resentment?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars, Toby Trotter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Philippe Rameau, Pierre-Joseph Bernard
- Original Title
- Opéra National de Paris : Castor et Pollux de Jean-Philippe Rameau
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars, Toby Trotter
Jean-Philippe Rameau, Pierre-Joseph Bernard
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sellars
Director
Toby Trotter
Director
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What is Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau about?
A return to its roots for Castor et Pollux, Jean-Philippe Rameau’s lyric tragedy first performed in 1737 at the Académie royale and inspired by the mythological episode of the Gemini. Rarely performed in its original version – the score was reworked by Rameau himself in 1754 –, this daring work plays on contrasts and expressiveness, as in the famous “Tristes apprêts”. The aria is sung by Télaïre mourning the death of her fiancé Castor, killed in battle, before his twin brother Pollux descends into the Underworld to ask his father, Jupiter, to bring him back to life. While this opera celebrates brotherly love, its prologue poses an essential question for director Peter Sellars: how do you stop a war and its attendant hatred and resentment?
Who directed Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau?
Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau was directed by Peter Sellars, Toby Trotter.
Who stars in Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau?
The principal cast of Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau includes Jeanine De Bique, Reinoud van Mechelen, Marc Mauillon, Stéphanie d'Oustrac, Claire Antoine.
When was Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau released and how long is it?
Opéra National de Paris: Castor et Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.