The Girl, the Hunter, and the Wolf

The Girl, the Hunter, and the Wolf is a tragicomic musical retelling of traditional children's tales, told from the wolf's perspective. Through his eyes, we learn that, rather than wishing harm to the Little Pigs or Little Red Riding Hood, he was merely the target of prejudice, a series of unfortunate and amusing coincidences, and grave misunderstandings—and, ultimately, not the villain we are accustomed to seeing, but a poor victim of circumstance.
Through a captivating and imaginative reimagining of traditional stories, The Girl, the Hunter, and the Wolf addresses key issues in developing a sense of community—one that, instead of hatred and intolerance, should be based on civility, tolerance, and shared experiences. By presenting a contrasting perspective on a morality tale firmly imprinted in our collective memory, young audiences are prompted to reflect on the importance of questioning a narrative (whether traditional or political) and raise their awareness of the complex social and ethical issues at play in most modern societies—the societies they will define in the near future.

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The Child and the Sortilèges

A one-act opera by Maurice Ravel, with a libretto by Colette. Premiered in 1925, the work tells the story of a mischievous child who, during a tantrum, destroys several objects in his room. Suddenly, the furniture, toys, and even animals come to life and "reprimand" the child for his behavior. The experience transforms the protagonist, leading him to develop empathy and compassion. With beautiful orchestration influenced by jazz, popular music, and onomatopoeic effects, this opera blends humor, fantasy, and lyricism, creating a magical and enchanting universe.
We revive this unique piece in the 20th-century operatic repertoire. 20th century, precisely 100 years after its premiere on March 21, 1925, at the Monte-Carlo Opera.