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

Duration

190 min

Available

From 04/04/2023 to 30/03/2024

Genre

Performance Art

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