Clément Cogitore directs Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' at Aix-en-Provence
French visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker Clément Cogitore makes his debut at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence with Mozart's masterpiece 'The Magic Flute', marking his second opera staging. Cogitore, known for his work in contemporary art and cinema, brings a multidisciplinary approach to the production. The festival, a major event in the classical music calendar, provides a platform for Cogitore to explore the collaborative nature of opera, where he emphasizes the stimulating challenge of being just one element among many in a large-scale production. His staging aims to integrate his artistic vision with Mozart's enduring work, offering a fresh perspective on the classic opera.
Key facts
- Clément Cogitore is a French plasticien, photographer, and filmmaker.
- He is making his debut at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.
- He is directing Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'.
- This is his second opera staging.
- The festival is a major classical music event.
- Cogitore emphasizes the collaborative nature of opera.
- He finds it stimulating to be one element among many in opera.
- The production aims to integrate his artistic vision with Mozart's work.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
- Le Monde
Locations
- Aix-en-Provence
- France