The French Revolution and the Carmelites of Compiègne
The Blessed Carmelites of Compiègne were guillotined on July 17, 1794.
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The Blessed Carmelites of Compiègne were guillotined on July 17, 1794.
Opera has traditionally had little interest in Christian orthodoxy. So when composer Francis Poulenc wrote his masterpiece, Dialogues des Carmélites, the work’s celebration of heroic piety defied the secular spirit of the art form.
Poulenc’s shattering opera disturbs and confounds in Barrie Kosky’s new Glyndebourne production; Wagner meets the pre-Raphaelites at Grange Park Opera. Plus, a thrilling farewell from Simon Rattle
Glyndebourne's production of Poulenc's Opera captures the dignity and emotional struggle of the carmelite Mmartyrs.
Varsity's Theatre section looks back on a wonderful term of theatre to discuss their highlights – moments which made them laugh, cry, or deepened their love for the theatre