Opérette : La Belle Hélène

This season, head for Greece for the operetta where Helen's legendary charm turns heads, gods and mortals alike : La Belle Hélène. In Troy, romantic intrigues, ruses and whims unfold in a comedy full of twists and mischief.

Helen, mischievous and irresistible, plays with her power of seduction with finesse, while Menelaus, bewildered and jealous, tries to regain the upper hand. Paris, hopelessly in love and a little naive, finds himself unwittingly at the center of misunderstandings, sparking rivalries and absurd situations that feed the comic nature of the plot and the irresistible charm of the story.

Since its creation in 1864, La Belle Hélène has remained an operetta benchmark : lively, bold and irresistible, it continues to captivate through its subtle humor, playful spirit and musical virtuosity, revealing Offenbach's genius for blending satire, fantasy and melody with unequaled brilliance.

Program

Offenbach (arr. Rolland)

La Belle Hélène

Duration : 3h (with intermission)

Cast

Christophe Grappeon · Direction

Florence Gguignolet · Staging

Soloists of Département Supérieur pour Jeunes Chanteurs du CRR de Paris · Vocals

Musicians of Orchestre Colonne

In partnership with CRR de Paris