Les Sentinelles

2024
for three female singers, one actress, and orchestra
First page of the composition
Score available for rent

Duration: 1h30
Libretto: Chloé Lechat

Commissioned by the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the Opéra de Limoges, and the Théâtre National de l'Opéra-Comique de Paris
Support for the creation of an original musical work from the Ministry of Culture

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About

Les Sentinelles is a contemporary opera in two acts, the result of a collaboration between composer Clara Olivares and librettist and stage director Chloé Lechat. Premiered on November 10, 2024 at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, this work explores the complexities of human relationships through the lens of four female characters.

Detailed instrumentation

  • 2 sopranos /
  • 1 mezzo-soprano /
  • 1 actress /
  • orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 2.1.1.0 - tmb, 2 perc, hp and strings 3.3.4.4.2)

Highlights

  • Apr 13, 2025
    Paris (FR) – Opéra Comique

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Apr 11, 2025
    Paris (FR) – Opéra Comique

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Apr 10, 2025
    Paris (FR) – Opéra Comique

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Jan 24, 2025
    Limoges (FR) – Opéra de Limoges

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Jan 22, 2025
    Limoges (FR) – Opéra de Limoges

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Nov 14, 2024
    Bordeaux (FR) – Opéra de Bordeaux

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Nov 12, 2024
    Bordeaux (FR) – Opéra de Bordeaux

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

  • Nov 1, 2024
    Bordeaux (FR) – Opéra de Bordeaux

    Singers: Anne-Catherine Gillet, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Camille Schnoor
    Actress: Noémie Develay-Ressiguier
    Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, conducted by Lucie Leguay

    Premiere