George Frideric Handel - Inexorable amour (Marie Lys; Gaétan Jarry)

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Composer: George Frideric Handel

• Il delirio amoroso, HWV 99
• Sans y penser, HWV 155
• Un'alma innamorata, HWV 173
• Crudel tiranno Amor, HWV 97

Marie Lys, soprano

Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal

Gaétan Jarry, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Château de Versailles Spectacles

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This evocative Baroque program highlights George Frideric Handel’s early Italian period, showcasing the secular cantatas he composed for Roman palaces. The performance explores the diverse emotional facets of love, ranging from the dramatic torment of Il delirio amoroso to the delicate lighter tones of Sans y penser, alongside Un'alma innamorata and Crudel tiranno amor. Soprano Marie Lys lends her vocal artistry to these complex roles, bringing Handel's heroines to life. Conducted by Gaétan Jarry, the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal delivers these masterworks with the era's signature virtuosity, dramatic intensity, and supreme elegance.

Award-winning soprano Marie Lys has earned international acclaim for her exceptional versatility, spanning Baroque masterpieces to classical and later repertoires. A first-prize winner of the Cesti and Vincenzo Bellini competitions, she gained widespread recognition after stepping in for Cecilia Bartoli in Alcina and debuting under Riccardo Muti. Lys regularly performs at prestigious global venues, including the Paris Philharmonie and Tokyo International Forum, collaborating with eminent conductors like Christophe Rousset and Fabio Biondi. Her diverse career includes celebrated operatic roles, a growing discography featuring her solo album Amate Stelle, and high-profile international tours.