Blanche: The Maid of Lille

In a secluded Alpine chalet, far from any village, a translator finds herself drawn into a centuries‑old legend while the jagged peaks loom like frozen cathedrals. The quiet isolation of the Dolomites mirrors the remote world of medieval castles, crusaders and troubadours that the story evokes, setting the tone for a tale that blends history, myth and quiet melancholy.

At the heart of the legend is a mysterious wax portrait known as the “tête de cire,” displayed in a quiet corner of Lille’s museum. Its delicate features—pale skin, half‑closed eyes and a faint, resigned smile—suggest a young woman whose life was cut short by an unspeakable sorrow. Listeners will be carried into the delicate, almost reverent world of Blanche, a maid whose love was both boundless and tragic, and discover how a single, enigmatic sculpture can hold the echo of a forgotten heart.