Viardot in Sapho-Gounod

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Viardot in Sapho-Gounod

The 1st Act. Pauline Viardot- Garcia as Sapho, M.Gaymard as Phaon, M.Bremond as Pytheas and M.Marie as Alcee, performing at the Theatre de L Opera. Date: 1851

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1851 Chorus Garcia Gounod Lopera Opera Palms Pauline Sapho Viardot

EDITORS COMMENTS
_A Moment of Passionate Revelry: Pauline Viardot-Garcia as Sapho in the First Act of Sapho by Gounod (1851)_ This image transports us back to the hallowed halls of the Palais Garnier, Paris, where the Theatre de l'Opéra once stood, to witness a performance of the passionate and dramatic one-act opera, Sapho, by Charles Gounod. The year is 1851, and the inimitable Pauline Viardot-Garcia graces the stage as the titular character, the enigmatic Sapho, a priestess of Aphrodite, torn between her love for the sailor Phaon, portrayed by M. Gaymard, and her sacred vows. The crowd, a sea of elegantly dressed Parisians, eagerly awaits the unfolding of this tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human heart. The chorus, clad in vibrant costumes, adds to the rich, textured atmosphere of the production. The men, including M. Bremond as Pytheas and M. Marie as Alcee, stand in awe of the magnetic presence of Sapho, their eyes fixed upon the stage. Viardot-Garcia, with her expressive face and powerful voice, delivers a riveting performance, her every emotion etched upon her visage. The intensity of her portrayal is palpable, as she holds a palm leaf, a symbol of her devotion, in one hand and reaches out to Phaon with the other. The moment is charged with emotion, as the audience hangs on to every note, every gesture. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of opera and the extraordinary artistry of Pauline Viardot-Garcia, whose performances continue to captivate and inspire audiences to this day._

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