Phaëton by Lully, Du (2022/2022), Dirigé par Éric Oberdorff, Olivier Lexa,, Chef d'orchestre Jérôme Correas, Opéra de Nice, Nice, France

Tragedy in music in five acts with a prologue by Jean-Baptiste Lully on a libretto by Philippe Quinault. Created at the Royal Palace of Versailles on January 6, 1683 In France, the Opera has always had to do with Power. Its brilliance reflects royal power, and it is no coincidence that lyrical tragedy “à la française” was born at the time of Louis XIV. But someone overshadowed the Sun King: Superintendent Fouquet. He offered the king a sumptuous party at his castle in Vaux. His meteoric rise made the king jealous, who imprisoned the financier who was too sure of his success.