Titon et l'Aurore

Composer: Mondonville, Jean-Joseph Cassanea de

Librettist/Text Author: de la Motte, A.H.

Librettist/Text Author: Abbe de La Marre

Conductor: Christie, William

Ensemble: Arts Florissants, Les

Amour: Roset, Julie Thyana

Eole: Mauillon, Marc

L'Aurore: Blondeel, Gwendoline

Pales: De Negri, Emmanuelle

Promethee: Dolcini, Renato

Titon: Mechelen, Reinoud van

Set Designer: Twist, Basil

Costume Designer: Twist, Basil

Lighting Designer: Kalman, Jean

Stage Director: Twist, Basil

Television Director: Roussillon, Francois

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Date of Production: 01-2021

Venue: Opera Comique, Paris

Playing Time: 02:07:15

Catalogue Number: 2.110693

UPC: 747313569359

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Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville was greatly admired in his day. His opera Titon et l'Aurore was one of his most popular works, being held up as a triumph over the rival Italian style during the Parisian Querelle des Bouffons in the 1750s. The narrative of this spectacular opera-ballet follows the tumultuous and seemingly unbreakable liaison between the goddess L'Aurore and her lover the shepherd Titon. Jealous gods and goddesses try to interfere through murderous intent and dramatic abduction, but true love ultimately conquers all in stage director Basil Twist's acclaimed feast for the senses.