Composer

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Edouard Lalo

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1875 - 1888

Average_duration

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104:54

Movement_count

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17

Movement ....

"Le Roi d'Ys" is an opera composed by Edouard Lalo, with a libretto by Edouard Blau. The opera was composed between 1875 and 1878 and premiered on May 7, 1888, at the Opéra Comique in Paris. The plot of "Le Roi d'Ys" is set in the mythical city of Ys, which is located off the coast of Brittany. The story revolves around the love triangle between the King of Ys, his daughter Margared, and the knight Mylio. Margared is in love with Mylio, but her father wants her to marry the Count Karnac, who is a powerful sorcerer. The King of Ys is also obsessed with building a dam to protect the city from the sea, which he believes will make him immortal. The first movement of the opera introduces the characters and sets the stage for the conflict between Margared's love for Mylio and her father's desire for her to marry Karnac. The second movement focuses on the King of Ys' obsession with building the dam and his eventual death as a result of his obsession. The third movement sees the city of Ys flooded by the sea, and Margared sacrificing herself to save Mylio and the people of Ys. "Le Roi d'Ys" is characterized by its lush orchestration and lyrical melodies. Lalo's use of the orchestra to create atmosphere and mood is particularly notable, with the music often reflecting the emotions of the characters. The opera also features several memorable arias, including Margared's "Vainement, ma bien-aimée" and Mylio's "Puisqu'on ne peut fléchir." Overall, "Le Roi d'Ys" is a powerful and emotional opera that explores themes of love, obsession, and sacrifice. Its premiere was a great success, and it remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire to this day.

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