In the name of Time : a tragedy

Set against the glitter of a Parisian royal hall, the drama opens with Carloman, newly crowned king, wrestling with the weight of his lineage and the pull of a higher calling. In a lyrical exchange with the missionary Boniface, he debates the allure of earthly power versus the solitude of faith, invoking ancient heroes and the ever‑present specter of time. The language is steeped in classical allusion, giving the courtly intrigue a timeless, almost mythic resonance.

Around them, historical figures—Chilperic, the Lombard king, and the Pope—loom as both allies and obstacles, hinting at the fragile alliances that will shape the realm. As Carloman’s ambition clashes with his yearning for spiritual purity, the audience is drawn into a meditation on vanity, destiny, and the relentless march of history. The first act sets a richly textured stage where personal conviction and political intrigue begin to collide, promising a tragic journey through the heart of early medieval Europe.