Grisélidis

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Grisélidis is an opera in three acts and a prologue by Jules Massenet to a French libretto by Armand Sylvestre and Eugène Morand based on the play by the same authors, which itself is based on medieval tales. It was first performed at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on November 20, 1901, with Lucienne Bréval in the title role.

The story concerns the shepherdess, Grisélidis, and a number of attempts by the Devil to lure her into infidelity. Grisélidis' loyalty to her husband, The Marquis, is strong, however, and the devil is vanquished.

The piece enjoyed a brief popularity in its day but is not part of the current operatic repertoire and is rarely performed.


[edit] Noted arias

  • Act I - Alain: "Je suis l'oiseau"
  • Act III - Grisélidis: "Loÿs! Loÿs!"


[edit] References

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