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Offenbach : La Vie Parisienne
Dive into the vibrant world of La Vie parisienne with Jodie Devos, Rodolphe Briand, and Marc Mauillon in a production by Christian Lacroix, who brilliantly reinvents this masterpiece by Offenbach.
In 1866, Jacques Offenbach, already recognized as the master of operetta, unveiled La Vie parisienne, his first portrait of contemporary Parisian society. This work, filled with romantic intrigues, bold disguises, and festive scenes, mischievously captures the vibrancy and carefree spirit of life in the capital. Despite an initial reception marked by revisions imposed after protests from the original performers, La Vie parisienne quickly became a staple in theaters across France.
Today, this masterpiece of operetta regains its full splendor thanks to recent musical discoveries and the restoration of the often-neglected final acts. And it is under the magical touch of renowned fashion designer Christian Lacroix that the work is reborn with unprecedented visual flamboyance. Lacroix, a true alchemist of staging, transforms each tableau into a festival of colors, sumptuous details, and whimsy, offering a dazzling visual tribute to Offenbach’s unbridled spirit.
This production, unanimously praised by critics, features an exceptional cast: Jodie Devos, with her luminous voice and sparkling presence, Rodolphe Briand, a master of comedy and elegance, and Marc Mauillon, whose stage presence electrifies every moment. Together, they infuse irresistible energy into this bustling Paris, swirling in laughter, misunderstandings, and joy.
Under the visionary eye and magical wand of Christian Lacroix, and with the artistic resources of the Palazzetto Bru-Zane, La Vie parisienne transforms into a spectacle that is both faithful to its original spirit and magnificently reimagined for today’s audience. A moment of pure lightness, humor, and extravagance in a stunning production.
Offenbach : La Vie Parisienne [DVD & Blu-ray]
Music : Jacques Offenbach
Libretto : Henri Meilhac & Ludovic Halévy
Gabrielle : Jodie Devos
Gardefeu : Rodolphe Briand
Bobinet : Marc Mauillon
Le Baron de Gondremarck : Franck Leguérinel
La Baronne de Gondremarck : Sandrine Buendia
Métella : Aude Extrémo
Le Brésilien / Gontran / Frick : Éric Huchet
Namur Chamber Choir (Chorus master : Thibaut Lenaerts)
Les Musiciens du Louvre
Conductor : Romain Dumas
Stage direction, costumes and sets : Christian Lacroix
Lighting design : Bertrand Couderc
Choreography : Glyslein Lefever
« Because Gabrielle’s part is the most difficult, it is undertaken here by the outstanding French soprano Jodie Devos, and an excellent tenor, Éric Huchet, is superb as the Brazilian.
Conductor Romain Dumas has a firm grasp of operetta style and gets an exuberant performance from the pit orchestra… » – FANFARE
« Jodie Devos is the glovemaker Gabrielle, singing like a nightingale and acting with sweet simplicity… Dumas marshals his orchestral and choral forces with panache, instilling a creditable sense of style. » – OPERA
« Soprano Jodie Devos, as Gardefeu’s glove maker Gabrielle, wields a voice that’s pure and a manner that’s savvy and stagewise. …mezzo Aude Extrémo, as Métella, a steely, sophisticated demimondaine playing Gardefeu and Bobinet off each other, is a find. » – OPERA NEWS
« Jodie Devos brings a delightfully bright, fruity soprano to the glovemaker Gabrielle (every inch the soubrette, in her pink ankle-boots) and Aude Extrémo sounds dangerously smoky and ripe as the dominatrix-like courtesan Métella » – GRAMOPHONE
HD recording : Théâtre des Champs-Élysées | 12/2021
TV direction : François Roussillon
Release date : 01 February 2023
Distribution : Naxos Distribution
1 DVD
Reference : 2.110753-54
Barcode : 747313575350
Running time : 178 min.
Subtitles : FR / ENG / GER / JAP / KOR
Image : Color, 16/9, NTSC
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS 5.1
Region code : 0
1 BLU-RAY
Reference : NBD0154V
Barcode : 7730099016360
Running time : 178 min.
Subtitles : FR / ENG / GER / JAP / KOR
Image : Color, 16/9, Full HD
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS HD Master audio 5.1
Region code : A, B, C
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Dive into the vibrant world of <strong><em>La Vie parisienne</em></strong> with <strong>Jodie Devos</strong>, <strong>Rodolphe Briand</strong>, and <strong>Marc Mauillon</strong> in a production by <strong>Christian Lacroix</strong>, who brilliantly reinvents this masterpiece by <strong>Offenbach</strong>.
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