Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande

Overview

Philippe Jordan conducts Debussy’s enchanting opera for the Paris Opera, featuring an imaginative production by Robert Wilson. The story unfolds as Prince Golaud, the grandson of the King of Allemonde, encounters the mysterious Mélisande and quickly marries her, oblivious to her past. Tensions rise when Golaud reveals his brother Pelléas's growing affection for Mélisande just months after their wedding. This complex tale of love, jealousy, and fate explores the intricate relationships and emotional turmoil among the characters, set against Debussy's hauntingly beautiful score.