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BIBLIOTÈQUE NATIONAL DE FRANCE - Émilie: ou La Belle Esclave – Artistic Director (Paris, France)

https://www.bnf.fr/fr/agenda/lecture-concert-emilie-ou-la-belle-esclave

JANUARY 2020: GRÉTRY’S ÉMILIE (PARIS)

Really Spicy Opera is proud to present a historic revival of André Modest Grétry’s 1781 opera Émilie, ou la belle esclave as the centerpiece of its January 2020 tour of France. This opera, originally commissioned by Marie Antoinette for a private performance, was repurposed to support French fundraising in support for the American Revolution. Its stirring music and vibrant chamber dramatics showcase the skills that made Grétry into Mozart’s favorite opera composer – and show how Marie Antoinette took an active role in steering the development of French opera.

Creative Team

Stage Director: Elissa Edwards

Music Director: Basil Considine

Assistant Music Director: Geraldine Anello

Tour Manager: Deborah Ervin

Cast (in order of appearance)

Earlier Event: January 5
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Later Event: January 31
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