Glyndebourne 2013: Hippolyte et Aricie - in pictures

Hippolyte et Aricie was Rameau's first work for the stage, written when he was nearly 50 and first performed in Paris in 1733. Glyndebourne's new production - its first ever Rameau - is directed by Jonathan Kent, designed by Paul Brown and conducted by William Christie, "the greatest Rameau interpreter of our time". The production will be streamed live from Glyndebourne on Thursday 25 July at 6.15pm. Join us then for a compelling and unique experience.
Hippolyte et Aricie : Ed Lyon (Hippolytus) and Christine Karg (Aricia)
Ed Lyon (Hippolytus) and Christine Karg (Aricia) Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian
Hippolyte et Aricie : A scene from Hippolyte et Aricie by Jean-Philippe Rameau at Glyndebourne
A scene from Hippolyte et Aricie by Jean-Philippe Rameau at Glyndebourne Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian
Hippolyte et Aricie : Christine Karg (Aricia) and Ed Lyon (Hippolytus), back right
Christine Karg (Aricia) and Ed Lyon (Hippolytus), back right Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian
Hippolyte et Aricie : A scene from Hippolyte et Aricie by Jean-Philippe Rameau at Glyndebourne
A scene from Hippolyte et Aricie by Jean-Philippe Rameau at Glyndebourne Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian
Hippolyte et Aricie : Prologue scene of Hippolyte et Aricie
Prologue scene of Hippolyte et Aricie Photograph: Bill Cooper/Glyndebourne
Hippolyte et Aricie : Katherine Watson as Diana
Katherine Watson as Diana Photograph: Bill Cooper/Glyndebourne
Hippolyte et Aricie : Ana Qyuintans as Cupid
Ana Qyuintans as Cupid Photograph: Bill Cooper/Glyndebourne
Hippolyte et Aricie : François Lis (Pluto) and Loïc Felix (Tisiphone)
François Lis (Pluto) and Loïc Felix (Tisiphone) Photograph: Bill Cooper/Glyndebourne
Hippolyte et Aricie : Hippolyte et Aricie
Christiane Karg (Aricia) and Ed Lyon (Hippolytus) with Katherine Watson (Diana) hovering above Photograph: Bill Cooper/Glyndebourne
Hippolyte et Aricie : Sarah Connolly as Phaedra
Sarah Connolly as Phaedra Photograph: Bill Cooper/Glyndebourne
Hippolyte et Aricie : Stephane Degout (Theseus) and Francois Lis (Pluto) who is bare chested
Stephane Degout (Theseus) and Francois Lis (Pluto, bare-chested) Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian

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