Antonia Bembo's 'Ercole amante' enters Paris Opera repertoire after 300 years
More than three centuries after being commissioned by Louis XIV, Antonia Bembo's opera 'Ercole amante' enters the repertoire of the Paris Opera. Conductor Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon leads the world stage premiere from May 28 to June 14. In an interview, Garcia-Alarcon emphasizes that Bembo was selected for her musical talents, not her gender. The Italian composer's work, originally commissioned in the 17th century, finally receives a full production at the historic institution.
Key facts
- Antonia Bembo's 'Ercole amante' enters Paris Opera repertoire
- Commissioned by Louis XIV over 300 years ago
- World stage premiere conducted by Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon
- Runs from May 28 to June 14
- Garcia-Alarcon states Bembo chosen for talent, not gender
- Bembo was an Italian composer
- First time the opera is staged at Paris Opera
- Interview with conductor published by Le Monde
Entities
Artists
- Antonia Bembo
- Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon
Institutions
- Opéra de Paris
- Le Monde
Locations
- Paris
- France