La Samaritaine, évangile en trois tableaux, en vers

A lyrical drama unfolds in three poetic tableaux, each set in the dim light of a night‑time well in ancient Samaria. The stage is painted with ancient trees, crumbling arches and distant hills, creating a landscape where dust‑colored roads meet the silent waters of Jacob’s well. From the very first line, the verse drifts like a chant, inviting listeners to step into a world where history and myth intertwine.

Three towering, white‑bearded figures appear as shadows beside the well—father, son and grandson from the biblical lineage. Their dialogue is a tapestry of reverent questions and memories, echoing the timeless search for purpose and divine promise. The poet‑playwright lets the ghosts speak of destiny, faith and the mysteries that linger at the edge of the night.

Originally staged in Paris with a haunting musical score, the piece balances solemnity and wonder, making the ancient setting feel immediate and alive. Listeners are drawn into a contemplative reverie that lingers long after the curtain falls.