Clément Cogitore's Image-Saturated 'Magic Flute' Opens Aix Festival
The 78th edition of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence opened with a new production of Mozart's 'Die Zauberflöte' directed by Clément Cogitore and conducted by Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon. The opera, presented at the Théâtre de l'Archevêché until July 21, is described as overloaded with images, reflecting Cogitore's signature multimedia approach. The production reimagines the Enlightenment-era opera through a contemporary lens, incorporating video projections and digital imagery to create a dense visual landscape. Cogitore, known for his work in film and visual arts, previously staged 'Les Indes galantes' at the Paris Opera. The festival runs through late July, featuring a program of opera, concerts, and performances.
Key facts
- Clément Cogitore directed a new production of Mozart's 'Die Zauberflöte'
- Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon conducted the opera
- The production opened the 78th edition of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
- Performances run until July 21 at the Théâtre de l'Archevêché
- The staging is described as overloaded with images
- Cogitore previously directed 'Les Indes galantes' at the Paris Opera
- The festival's 78th edition features a program of opera, concerts, and performances
- The production reimagines Mozart's opera through a contemporary, multimedia lens
Entities
Artists
- Clément Cogitore
- Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Institutions
- Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
- Théâtre de l'Archevêché
- Paris Opera
- Le Monde
Locations
- Aix-en-Provence
- France