Credits:

William Christie

Description:

The story begins with an argument between Diane and the god of love. Who will rule the hearts of the people in the forest? …Meanwhile, in the town of Trezen on the Peloponnese Peninsula, something terrible is happening. Theseus, the ruler of Athens, forces Alisithe daughter of a descendant of Pallas, a rival clanto swear an oath to remain unmarried, but she is in love with Theseuss son, Hippolytus. However, Theseuss wife, Phaedra, also secretly loves Hippolytus, and her anger and jealousy lead to a disastrous turn of events. So, how will this tangled tale of love and hatred ultimately unfold? A recent trend? This production of *Hippolyte et Aricie* is directed by Jonathan Kent, who serves as a prime example of how to make Baroque opera entertaining. His direction has been garnering attention lately, and in this Rameau opera, he pulls off some pretty out-there stunts. The stage is a giant