Title: Very ugly production
Review: Rameau's music for this opera is wonderful and it is well-performed by Les Talens Lyriques under Christophe Rousset. The vocal performances are very good, except that Panzarella screeches from time to time.The problem with this production is that the sets are extraordinarily ugly. Yes, they're minimalist, but they're also just plain ugly and add nothing to the merits of the opera. The costumes are mediocre at best. Worst of all, the choreography is ugly. The acting is quite weak as well. In every visual respect, this production detracts from Rameau's music rather than illuminating it.If you haven't already seen Rameau's Les Indes Galantes, get that instead, or try a CD version of this opera. I recommdend skipping this monstrosity.
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