Les lettres de Chopin 

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Without intermission

Longueuil

Théâtre de la Ville

Salle Jean-Louis-Millette

150 De Gentilly St. E.

In 1838, to escape societal gossip, the unlikely couple of George Sand and Frédéric Chopin seek refuge on the island of Majorca. The lovers plan on devoting themselves to their art: she with her quill, he at the piano. Unfortunately, the instrument ordered by Frédéric is delayed at customs. Under the pouring rain, their dream vacation goes awry, and their relationship is put to the test.


Les lettres de Chopin is a musical tale by Denis Plante (La Bibliothèque-interdite) that channels the voice of author George Sand (Gabrielle Maria Gourd). Against a backdrop of the renowned pianist’s most exquisite compositions, the woman of letters unveils, with wit and tenderness, the secrets of her poignant relationship with the young musical genius.

Artists


Denis Plante, libretto and staging
Stéphane Tétreault, cello and musical direction
Gabrielle Maria Gourd, actor
Marie Bégin, violin 1
Dominique Bégin, violin 2
Elvira Misbakhova, viola
Antoine Plante, double bass

Guylaine Petitclerc, costumes and props

Denis Plante

Stage direction

Stéphane Tétreault

Cello

Gabrielle Maria Gourd

Actor

Marie Bégin

Violin

Dominique Bégin

Violin

Elvira Misbakhova

Viola

Antoine Plante

Double bass