Così fan tutte (2016)
Festival Aix-en-Provence
The 2016 Aix-en-Provence Festival presented Mozart’s Così fan tutte in a modern, provocative production directed by Christophe Honoré. The staging reimagined the opera’s exploration of fidelity and deception against the backdrop of colonial-era Africa, addressing themes of power and exploitation. Honoré’s bold interpretation divided audiences, with some praising its daring approach and others finding it controversial. Conducted by Louis Langrée, the performance featured an exceptional cast, including Sandrine Piau, Lenneke Ruiten, and Kate Lindsey, whose vocal finesse and dramatic commitment brought vitality to Mozart’s intricate score. The inventive production blended historical commentary with the opera’s timeless emotional and comedic core, marking a memorable contribution to the festival’s legacy.
Cast
- Lenneke Ruiten - Fiordiligi
- Kate Lindsey - Dorabella
- Joel Prieto - Ferrando
- Nahuel Di Pierro - Guglielmo
- Rodney Gilfry - Don Alfonso
- Sandrine Piau - Despina
- Louis Langrée - Conductor
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Così fan tutte about?
- The 2016 Aix-en-Provence Festival presented Mozart’s Così fan tutte in a modern, provocative production directed by Christophe Honoré. The staging reimagined the opera’s exploration of fidelity and deception against the backdrop of colonial-era Africa, addressing themes of power and exploitation. Honoré’s bold interpretation divided audiences, with some praising its daring approach and others finding it controversial. Conducted by Louis Langrée, the performance featured an exceptional cast, including Sandrine Piau, Lenneke Ruiten, and Kate Lindsey, whose vocal finesse and dramatic commitment brought vitality to Mozart’s intricate score. The inventive production blended historical commentary with the opera’s timeless emotional and comedic core, marking a memorable contribution to the festival’s legacy.
- Who directed Così fan tutte?
- Così fan tutte was directed by Christophe Honoré.
- Who stars in Così fan tutte?
- Così fan tutte stars Lenneke Ruiten, Kate Lindsey, Joel Prieto, Nahuel Di Pierro, Rodney Gilfry, Sandrine Piau.
- How long is Così fan tutte?
- Così fan tutte has a runtime of 3h 9m (189 minutes).
- What genre is Così fan tutte?
- Così fan tutte is a Music film.
- Where was Così fan tutte produced?
- Così fan tutte was produced in France.