Opera

Paul Dukas

Ariane et Barbe-Bleue

26 Jan, 26 - 20 Feb, 26

New production of the Teatro Real

After a 113-year wait, the Teatro Real presents Ariane et Barbe-Bleue, by Paul Dukas based on the famous story by Charles Perrault, with Àlex Ollé as stage director. This captivating production challenges perceptions of freedom and individual will, featuring the talent of mezzosoprano Paula Murrihy in the leading role.


Tale in three acts
Music: Paul Dukas (1865-1935)
Libretto: Maurice Maeterlinck, after Charles Perrault’s play La Barbe bleu (1697)
Producers: Teatro Real, in co-production with Opéra national de Lyon


Artistic team

Conductor: Pinchas Steinberg
Director: Àlex Ollé
Set design: Alfons Flores
Costume design: Josep Abril Janer 
Lighting design: Urs Schönebaum
Chorus director: José Luis Basso 


Cast

Barbazul
Gianluca Buratto

Ariane
Paula Murrihy

The nurse
Silvia Tro Santafé

Sélysette
Aude Extrémo

Ygraine
Jaquelina Livieri

Mélisande
Maria Miró

Bellangère
Renée Rapier

An Old Peasant
Luis López Navarro

Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Real

 

Synopsis and more information

Ariane, a strong, independent woman, becomes Bluebeard's sixth wife and, on arriving at his castle, finds his five previous wives kidnapped there. Instead of following her path of liberation, they are unable to start a new life and prefer to remain subservient. Despite her efforts, Ariane realises she cannot impose her worldview on those who do not wish to change their destiny. In the end, it is she who abandons the castle, leaving behind a world of shadows that appears doomed to repeat itself.

Releases

Protective Friend

13 October

2025

Supporter and Benefactor Friend

14 October

2025

Patron friends

15 October

2025

Subscribers friend

16 October

2025

Tickets on sale

17 October

2025

Performances

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26 January 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Gianluca Buratto, Paula Murrihy, Silvia Tro Santafé, Aude Extrémo, Jaquelina Livieri, Maria Miró, Renée Rapier, Luis López Navarro
Subscription tickets E

31 January 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Gianluca Buratto, Paula Murrihy, Silvia Tro Santafé, Aude Extrémo, Jaquelina Livieri, Maria Miró, Renée Rapier, Luis López Navarro
Subscription tickets C

05 February 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Gianluca Buratto, Paula Murrihy, Silvia Tro Santafé, Aude Extrémo, Jaquelina Livieri, Maria Miró, Renée Rapier, Luis López Navarro
Subscription tickets Y

11 February 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Gianluca Buratto, Paula Murrihy, Silvia Tro Santafé, Aude Extrémo, Jaquelina Livieri, Maria Miró, Renée Rapier, Luis López Navarro
Subscription tickets F

15 February 2026

18:00

Main Auditorium

Gianluca Buratto, Paula Murrihy, Silvia Tro Santafé, Aude Extrémo, Jaquelina Livieri, Maria Miró, Renée Rapier, Luis López Navarro
Subscription tickets C

20 February 2026

19:30

Main Auditorium

Gianluca Buratto, Paula Murrihy, Silvia Tro Santafé, Aude Extrémo, Jaquelina Livieri, Maria Miró, Renée Rapier, Luis López Navarro
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