Titon et l'Aurore
World Premiere

Titon et l'Aurore is a tale and an allegory. The shepherd Titon and the fugitive Aurora love each other, despite the passage of time and the jealousy of the gods. The climate becomes cloudy, nymphs and fauns get involved. The spirit of pastoral care allowed 18th century music to develop its evocative power by painting nature in all its facets. Behind the deities and the shepherds who roam it sometimes passes a philosopher, dreaming of the condition of man ...

This opera-ballet appeared in January 1753, in the midst of the “Quarrel of the Bouffons” unleashed by supporters of Italian art. The opera was then a political affair: protected by the Pompadour, Mondonville united the French camp through the elegance of its songs, the expressiveness of its orchestra, the variety of its effects. Especially since it was served by Jélyotte and Mlle Fel, Rameau's favorite performers. For us, Aurora and her shepherd open 2021 with a festival of the senses. Promoter of Mondonville, William Christie returns to the Opéra Comique with this major score. Trained in puppetry in France, Basil Twist displays visual wonders. Statues, divinities and elements come to life to the sound of Les Arts Florissants.
Show in French, subtitled in French and English. - Estimated duration: 2h15
Musical direction William Christie
Directed and Designed by Basil Twist
With Reinoud Van Mechelen, Gwendoline Blondeel, Julie Roset, Emmanuelle de Negri, Marc Mauillon, Renato Dolcini, Virginie Thomas, Maud Gnidzaz and Juliette Perret Choir and orchestra Les Arts Florissants
Paris / France Opéra Comique
January 18,19,24,25,27, 2021

Link to more info and tickets HERE

Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen
BOOK OF MOUNTAINS & SEAS
November 3–7, 2021

Composer:
Huang Ruo

Director & Production Design:
Basil Twist

Music Director:
Paul Hillier

Featuring:
Ars Nova Copenhagen

Book of Mountains & Seas is a work of vocal-theatre, percussion and puppetry. It is inspired by the ancient Chinese compilation of early myths of the same title, which was first transcribed in 4th century B.C. Over the years, these mythological stories have become part of Chinese written and oral history, shifted and reshaped to match contemporary times. Book of Mountains and Seas is a 21st-century adaptation through the lens of our modern-day relationship with the natural world. The creation stories conjure a sense of respect and awe for the environment and the water stories challenge us to be good stewards of the natural resources we have been given.

HERE's Dream Music Puppetry program presents
Holiday Puppet Parlor
December 20, 2021
7pm

Dream Music’s annual celebration of new short puppet works returns, in time for the wonders of winter! Featuring Basil Twist, Rosa Douglas, Maiko Kikuchi and Spencer Lott (of 9000 Paper Balloons), Tristan Allen, Juanita Cardenas, Cheeky Lane, Mark Berman on the Piano and Ken Ard leads us in song! Get your tickets now for this one-night-only holiday performance.

More info & Tickets HERE