Sémiramis / Don Juan - Jordi Savall
In a co-production between the Théâtre de l’Opéra National du Capitole de Toulouse, the Théâtre National de l’Opéra-Comique in Paris, and the Liceu, the Ballet du Capitole de Toulouse returns to the Gran Teatre del Liceu to bring the nuanced world of Gluck’s music to life through movement. Jordi Savall, a key figure in the performance of early music, has realised his dream of exploring dance through the scores of Don Juan and Sémiramis —pieces that, for the first time, present a coherent narrative in which the orchestra enhances expressiveness.
The Ballet du Capitole performs these masterful works under the choreographic direction of Edward Clug and Ángel Rodríguez. Written in 1761 and 1762, respectively, they showcase Gluck’s innovative spirit prior to his famous Orfeo ed Euridice. With Savall at the helm of Le Concert des Nations, this production reminds us that, decades before Mozart, Gluck was already captivating European stages with his evocative power.
Creators: Gluck, Ángel Rodríguez and Edward Clug – Music written and directed by: Jordi Savall – Performed by: Le Ballet de l’Opéra national du Capitole and Le Concert des Nations – Stage design: Marko Japelj – Costume design: Rosa Ana Chanza Hernández and Leo Kulaš – Lighting design: Nicolas Fischtel and Tomaž Premzl – Co-produced by: Théâtre de l´Opéra National du Capitole de Tolouse, Théâtre national de l’Opéra-Comique de París and Gran Teatre del Liceu – With the support of: Loewe Foundation
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