Émilie (opera)
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Émilie is an opera by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, to a libretto by Amin Maalouf, written in 2008.[1] It premiered at the Opéra de Lyon (France) on 1 March 2010 with Finnish soprano, Karita Mattila, in the title role, to whom the work is dedicated. The opera is based on the life and writings of Marquise Émilie du Châtelet.[2] A mathematician, physicist and mistress of Voltaire, she was the first woman to establish an international scientific reputation, with pioneering work in the study of fire.
The opera is an 80 minute monodrama made up of 9 scenes.
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- Driver, Paul, "The singular, vigourless Emilie", The Times, 7 March 2010
- Finch, Hilary, "Emilie at Opera de Lyon, France", The Times, 5 March 2010
- Picard, Anna, "Emilie, Opéra National de Lyon", The Independent, 7 March 2010
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