Atys, LWV 53

Composer: Lully, Jean-Baptiste

Librettist/Text Author: Quinault, Philippe

Conductor: Christie, William

Orchestra: Arts Florissants, Les

Ensemble: Compagnie Fetes Galantes

Atys: Richter, Bernard

Celenus: Rivenq, Nicolas

Cybele: d'Oustrac, Stephanie

Dieu du Sommeil: Agnew, Paul

Doris: Daneman, Sophie

Idas: Mauillon, Marc

Le Temps / Le Fleuve Sangar: Deletre, Bernard

Melisse: Azzaretti, Jael

Morphee: Auvity, Cyril

Sangaride: De Negri, Emmanuelle

Set Designer: Tommasi, Carlo

Costume Designer: Cauchetier, Patrice

Lighting Designer: Meeus, Patrick

Choreographer: Massin, Beatrice

Stage Director: Villegier,, Jean-Marie

Television Director: Roussillon, Francois

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Date of Production: 05-2011

Venue: Opera Comique, Paris

Playing Time: 03:15:38

Catalogue Number: 2.110694-95

UPC: 747313569458

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Jean-Baptiste Lully's Atys, a tragedie en musique, became known as the 'king's opera' due to Louis XIV's fondness for it. The work stands as a testament to the Sun King's courtly refinement, as well as his moves to make France the centre of European artistic culture. The opera's themes of romantic dilemmas and ultimate tragedy, set amidst the poetic atmosphere of Ovid's classical mythology, create expressive arias and duets. William Christie conducts this acclaimed production - hailed by the New York Times as being 'as satisfying as it is bold'.