Singer

The heir of a fictional kingdom suffers from overwhelming sadness; but when Fata Morgana, a witch, inadvertently trips and falls, he suddenly doubles up with laughter. The offended witch curses the prince, forcing him to embark on a quest for happiness in the form of three oranges. His epic journey is replete with transformed princesses and wild card games, with an angry cook and monstrous rat for good measure. Drawing inspiration from a whimsical commedia dell’arte piece by Carlo Gozzi, the composer wrote a sarcastic and poetic libretto. Prokofiev’s lively style is undeniably catchy, placing the orchestra at the centre as a legitimate character. His musical landscape is eclectic, unpredictable, sweeping everything up in frenzy. This lively burlesque, satirical, and fantasy piece is directed by Laurent Pelly, and led by the sharp hand of internationally renowned conductor Dmitry Matvienko.

The Love for Three Oranges

Opéra National de Lyon

Deeply moved by Oscar Wilde’s play, Richard Strauss changed the course of music history with his intense, frantic eponymous opera. The set is King Herod’s Palace; young Salome is infatuated and rejected by Prophet Jochanaan, and, desperate to kiss him at all costs, subsequently asks for his severed head. The expressionist libretto drawn from this mysterious plot is both sensuous and dramatic. As an object – and mostly a subject – of desire, Salome’s magnetic quality is gradually unveiled. The piece, written at the turn of the 20th century, reads like a discovery of the subconscious mind or an exploration of urges. The hypnotic score is replete with unique colours and sounds; Strauss pushed the very limits of music in his time, at the risk of breaking the norms. The lead must be sung by a mesmerising performer, both in terms of voice and presence.

Salome

Opéra National De Lyon

Enjoy a piano-vocal concert with bass-baritone David Rother, from the Lyon Opera Studio Class of 2028 – a perfect opportunity to listen to the voice of a rising opera star.

Bass-baritone

David Rother

Events

Upcoming events

4 - 20 Oct, 2026

The Love for Three Oranges · Opéra National De Lyon

Mar 19 - Apr 4, 2027

Salome · Opéra National De Lyon

Mar 19 - Apr 4, 2027

Salome · Opéra National De Lyon

May 23, 2027

David Rother · Opéra National De Lyon

Future and recently performed repertoire

5th Jew in Salome by Strauss

Opéra National De Lyon

The Herald in The Love for Three Oranges by Prokofiev

Opéra National De Lyon

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