Lettres d'amour

Set against the vibrant yet secretive backdrop of early‑18th‑century Paris, this work opens with a bizarre courtroom scene. A Swiss‑born troublemaker, caught exposing himself in a cathedral, is hauled before the authorities, prompting a clash between moral panic and royal decree. The vivid description of the inquisitors, the Bastille, and the whispered rumors of clandestine theatres already hints at a world where scandal and desire intertwine.

Through a series of letters and official transcripts, the narrator weaves together personal confession, family genealogy, and biting satire, even invoking the name of the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac. Listeners will hear the ticking of bureaucratic time, the clatter of parchment, and the electric tension of a society straddling decorum and forbidden pleasure. The opening promises a mix of historical detail and mischievous humor that invites the ear to linger on every scandalous turn.