
Jean-Joseph CassanĂ©a de Mondonville was greatly admired in his day. His opera Titon et lâAurore was one of his most popular works, being held up as a triumph over the rival Italian style during the Parisian Querelle des Bouffons in the 1750s. The narrative of this spectacular opĂ©ra-ballet follows the tumultuous and seemingly unbreakable liaison between the goddess LâAurore and her lover the shepherd Titon. Jealous gods and goddesses try to interfere through murderous intent and dramatic abduction, but true love ultimately conquers all in stage director Basil Twistâs acclaimed feast for the senses.
Writer
Claude-Henri de Fusée, abbé de Voisenon
Country
France


