Singer

“ Orlando is love in all its facets: the consuming jealousy that leads to madness, the painful acceptance of rejection, the happy couple… but ultimately rather bland. Handel excels at expressing extreme emotions, and Orlando’s mad scene is one of the greatest moments in his work, written for the famous castrato Senesino. Like Bajazet’s scene in Tamerlano, it’s an absolutely gripping explosion of fury and despair.
What also makes this production special is Jeanne Desoubeaux’s ingenious staging, which brings an unexpected freshness thanks to the presence of children. She reinvents the da capo aria by creating a lively narrative, avoiding any static repetition – a real success!
And then there’s this new cast: young talents who bring a fresh vocal color and allow us to rediscover the work in a new light.” Giving new voices a chance is in the DNA of Les Talens Lyriques, and I can't wait to see what this energy will create on stage.

Orlando

Grand Theatre of the City of Luxembourg

Caen Theatre

Lorraine National Opera

„It's the sound in particular. Nobody else has it in this way [...] . And I think it's also the way you present the music to the audience. For me, it's very important that you have very quick access to the audience.“ This is how the renowned American baroque specialist, conductor and harpsichordist William Christie describes the French ensemble Les Arts Florissants, which he has led since 1979.

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Melissa Petit

Events

Past events

Oct 3 - Nov 16, 2025

Orlando · Les Talens Lyriques

15 - 16 Mar, 2025

Konzerthausorchester Berlin, William Christie · Konzerthausorchester Berlin

Future and recently performed repertoire

Angelica in Orlando by Handel

Les Talens Lyriques

Singer in Litaniae Lauretanae by Mozart

Konzerthausorchester Berlin

Singer in Harmony Mass by Haydn

Konzerthausorchester Berlin

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