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!
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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.
