Diamond necklace 'the centrepiece' of new opera

27th Aug 2008

A diamond necklace plays an important role in a forthcoming opera production, a new report reveals.


The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian premiere of The Ghosts of Versailles by John Corigliano has as its centrepiece a diamond necklace, which is perceived to be powerful by the leading character, Beaumarchais.


Beaumarchais is a playwright who attempts to alter the course of the French Revolution 200 years after it occurred


The publication states: "Beaumarchais says he can stop the revolution - and Marie Antoinette's execution - with the queen's diamond necklace, a key prop in the opera-within-the-opera."


However, Marie-Antoinette does not accept the playwright's aim to change the course of history, instead falling in love with him.


The opera is set to premiere in Vancouver in the 2011-12 theatre season.


The French Revolution took place between 1789 and 1799 and was the beginning of France's shift from an absolute monarchy to a republic.

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