RAMEAU ET LA MUSE OUBLIÉE
Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 8:00 p.m
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 4:00 p.m
In the afterlife, almost 300 years after his death, composer Jean-Philippe Rameau (Luc Beauséjour) is visited by a young woman (Marie-Ève Beaulieu), who claims to have inspired one of his most memorable works. Suffering from oblivion, she confronts the composer, demanding justice or, at the very least, a little recognition on his part.
Directed by Carl Béchard, with sets and costumes by Marc Senécal and lighting by David Perreault Ninacs, this imaginary meeting in the afterlife serves as a pretext for Luc Beauséjour's performance of a dozen excerpts from Rameau's harpsichord works. These include L'indiscrète, La Joyeuse, La Poule, L'Agaçante and others with sometimes intriguing titles, which make us wonder what might have inspired them.
Mathieu Boutin
As a youth and adult author, as well as a non-practicing lawyer and violinist, Mathieu Boutin grew up listening to his mother playing the harpsichord, including Rameau's pieces with unusual titles. He enjoys inventing stories inspired by the musical works of great composers.
Artists
Venue
Théâtre Rouge
Conservatoire de Montréal
4750, avenue Henri-Julien
Montréal (Québec) H2T 2C8
Tickets
Rates : General Public $40, Senior $35, student $25
