Lazarillo and the blind man
Contemporary Renaissance musical
tale - For all audiences
Born on the banks of the River Tormes, in the heart of Spain's Golden Age, young Lazarus grew up in a world of contrasts, between the splendour of the discoveries and the profound social misery. Orphaned as a child, he learns to survive thanks to his sharp mind, his critical eye and... his agile legs, because sometimes it's better to run than to fight!
Inspired by the picaresque novel Lazarillo de Tormes (circa 1550), banned by the Inquisition, this musical tale boldly revisits a timeless text. Through the adventures of a clever and clear-sighted anti-hero, this work questions a society marked by hypocrisy and inequality, while echoing our contemporary issues.
he show, conceived by composer Sirah Martinez Alvarez, weaves links between past and present through a hybrid sound universe combining voice, ancient instruments, movement and electronics. On stage, a team of performers embody this artistic fusion: a narrator, a soprano, and three instrumentalists playing lute, viola da gamba and percussion, under the baton of a conductor who makes the electronics dance with her movements.
The scenography and staging enhance this dialogue between eras, immersing the audience in a timeless setting. The show offers a unique encounter between the sounds of the Renaissance and contemporary compositions, revealing the timelessness and universality of this picaresque tale.
