A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier

In this compelling meditation, the author invites listeners to contemplate the restless journey of human existence. Using the image of a sailor battling endless seas, the work explores how life feels like a perpetual weaving of effort and doubt, while death hovers as both a feared unknown and a promised release. The eloquent prose, rich with early‑modern French sensibility, challenges us to examine why we cling to life’s hardships and what comfort, if any, lies beyond its end.

The accompanying tragedy, set in a classical world of honor and ambition, follows the rise and fall of its eponymous hero as political intrigue and personal vows collide. Early scenes introduce a charismatic leader whose loyalties are tested, drawing listeners into a tense struggle between duty and desire. As the plot unfolds, the drama balances poetic language with stark moral questions, offering a vivid glimpse into the timeless clash of power and conscience.