The French composer Jean Crassus (1879–1932) wrote a version of the Greek myth of Polyphemus during World War I as a warship captain. Although the music vibrates in wonderful impressionistic harmonies and melodies, the plot of the opera is defined by the unrequited love of the robust Cyclops for the young, fragile Galatea.
Opera studies Figaro version for the opera by Jean Crassus Polyphemus it is impossible to look outside the context of the current situation in the world. Polyphemus is not violent, he is responsible, he defended his land, his love, but the war transformed him physically and mentally after its terrible face.
This is the point of departure for what is happening in the opera – the main character after the physical and mental injuries received in the war – when the only reason to live becomes love for Galatea.
The new production version of the opera with the libretto by Albert Samēns was created by a team of professionals – director Ināra Slucka, scenographer Aigars Ozoliņš, costume designer Evija Dāboliņa, conductor Artūrs Gailis, concertmaster Inguna Puriņa and artistic director Viesturs Gailis.
Cast: Rihards Millers or Artis Muižnieks (Polyphemus), Laura Kancāne or Paula Mihailova (Galateja), Liāna Muižniece (Līkasa), Andris Kipļuks or Dainis Kalnačs (Akids), as well as Jāzeps Kehris and Jurgis Pudulis, students of the Riga Cathedral Choir School.
Performances will be held in the JVLMA Great Hall on November 3, 7 and 9 at 18.00
Tickets for the show are available in advance only In ticket paradise.
2023-10-23 09:01:10
#Opera #studio #Figaro #invites #production #Polyphemus #Version
