Les Éclairs - Hersant

Story

Synopsis

Gregor is an idealist who wants to develop the uses of electricity in a revolutionary way. While he himself is not interested in profit, he is surrounded by shameless industrialists who steal and exploit his inventions. Adored and ultimately mistreated by his fellow man, the philanthropic genius will only find solace in the company of birds. Inspired by the life story of engineer Nikola Tesla as fictionalised by novelist Jean Echenoz, the third opera by composer Philippe Hersant lights up Opéra Comique. Conducting the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and the Chœur Aedès, Ariane Matiakh draws out the poetry from this scientific adventure alongside director Clément Hervieu-Léger.

Director

Clément Hervieu-Léger

Language

English

Release date

3 December 2021

Ensemble

Cast

• Jean-Christophe Lanièce

• Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur

• François Rougier

• Elsa Benoit

• André Heyboer

• Jerome Boutillier