Ambroise Thomas: HamletOpéra Bastille, Paris
Director Krzysztof Warlikowski and conductor Pierre Dumoussaud revisit Hamlet, Ambroise Thomas’ romantic masterpiece, on the stage of the Opéra Bastille. Featuring Ludovic Tézier in the title role.
Hamlet is undeniably one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works. Peopled by ghosts and characters assailed by their own tormented psyches and tragic loves, the play found a particular resonance with the Romantics of the 19th century. Indeed, the plight of the Prince of Denmark inspired Alexandre Dumas père to revisit the play in the French style – a reworking that was in turn adapted by librettists Michel Carré and Jules Barbier. This libretto inspired Ambroise Thomas to pen an impassioned opera that demonstrates his mastery of vocal and orchestral writing. It is one of his finest scores, in the tradition of grand opera à la française.
Pierre Dumoussaud and Krzysztof Warlikowski have transposed Ambroise Thomas’ masterpiece to the stage of the Paris Opera. Ludovic Tézier sings the sublime baritone role of Hamlet, supported by Jean Teitgen (Claudius), Eve-Maud Hubeaux (Gertrude) and Lisette Oropesa (Ophelia). The voices of these exceptional singers find their perfect vocal and musical partners in the Chorus and Orchestra of the Paris National Opera.
Opera filmed on 30 March 2023 at the Opéra Bastille, Paris.
Photo © Bernd Uhlig
Director
Stéphane Metge
Production
AUBES PRODUCTIONS
With
Ludovic Tézier
Jean Teitgen
Julien Behr
Clive Bayley
Frédéric Caton
Lisette Oropesa
Maciej Kwaśnikowski
Philippe Rouillon
Julien Henric
Ève-Maud Hubeaux
Alejandro Balinas Vieites
Director
Krzysztof Warlikowski
Music director
Pierre Dumoussaud
Gustavo Dudamel
Orchestra
Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris
Choir director
Alessandro Di Stefano
Choir
Chœurs de l’Opéra national de Paris
Choreography
Claude Bardouil
Libretto
Michel Carré et Jules Barbier
Costumes
Małgorzata Szczęśniak
Lighting
Felice Ross
Video
Denis Guéguin
Dramaturge
Christian Longchamp
Songwriter
Ambroise Thomas
Country
France
Year
2023