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Ariadne and Bluebeard

Paul Dukas

ROYAL THEATER. MAIN HALL
The Teatro Real presents, after 113 years, Ariane et Barbe-Bleue. The opera by the impressionist composer Paul Dukas is based on the famous tale by Charles Perrault – just like The Castle of Bluebeard – and will feature stage direction by Àlex Ollé (La Fura dels Baus). A captivating production that questions perceptions of freedom and individual will, with talents such as Paula Murrihy and Silvia Tro Santafé in the cast. Musical tale in three acts Music: Paul Dukas (1865-1935) Libretto: Maurice Maeterlinck, based on the tale of La Barbe bleu (1697) by Charles Perrault Production by Teatro Real, in co-production with the Opéra National de Lyon Resident Choir and Orchestra of the Teatro Real (Intermezzo Choir / Madrid Symphony Orchestra) Text and Photo © Teatro Real

DATES

January

Monday 26 | 19:30

Saturday 31 | 19:30


February

Thursday 5 | 19:30

Wednesday 11 | 19:30

Sunday 15 | 18:00

Friday 20 | 19:30

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