Overview

Jean-Joseph Cassanéa 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 opéra-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.

Top Cast

Reinoud van Mechelen

Titon

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Gwendoline Blondeel

L'Aurore

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Emmanuelle de Negri

Palès

Marc Mauillon

Éole

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Julie Roset

Amour

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Renato Dolcini

Prométhée

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Virginie Thomas

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Maud Gnidzaz

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Juliette Perret

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