It is accompanied by Les Arts Florissants conducted by William Christie.
Sets are by Richard Peduzzi, costumes by Rudy Sabounghi, and lighting by Dominique Bruguire. Michel Kelemenis is the movement director.
Photos by Jack Vartoogian.
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