L'Histoire merveilleuse de Robert le Diable

A vivid retelling of an age‑old French legend brings listeners into the world of a powerful Norman duke, beloved for his courage and justice, yet haunted by a deep, personal emptiness. The duke’s grand estates and loyal vassals paint a picture of medieval splendor, while his lack of an heir casts a shadow over his later years. Alongside him, his gentle duchess—renowned for kindness and generosity—shares his longing for a future that might secure their legacy.

The narrator steps forward as a storyteller, inviting both young and old to hear the marvelous tale of Robert the Devil, a figure whose name has echoed through centuries of folklore and opera. Through lyrical, octosyllabic verses, the story weaves myth and history, setting the stage for adventures that will test honor, love, and destiny. Listeners are drawn into the first act, where hope and sorrow intertwine, promising a journey that balances heroic deeds with the timeless quest for meaning.