Two castaways are stranded on an island ruled by women, where the men are docile, coquettish and even a little fearful. Agnès Jaoui's jubilant take on this astonishingly modern 18th-century fable provides food for thought about the roles that society assigns to each gender.
Princess Cretidea reigns unchallenged over her subjects. She leads armies, collects lovers and reassures her favourite, who fears he will one day be abandoned if his hairstyle displeases her. But the princess falls madly in love with Roberto, the one of the two castaways who refuses to submit to the laws of the island. A lively debate ensues, spurred on by Galuppi's flamboyant music: who should submit? Who should govern? Which is the weaker sex? After bringing the colours of Lully's powerful Armide to the Opéra de Dijon, Vincent Dumestre and the Poème Harmonique return with this satirical gem to accompany a cast of the highest calibre.
Types
- Music
- Opera
Prices
| Type | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate | 5,50€ | 65€ |