Meyerbeer / Prophete / L5
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Meyerbeer / Prophete / L5
Act Five Scene 6 : when his followers address Jean as their Prophet, Berthe learns her lover and the prophet are one and the same and plunges a dagger into her heart
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1849 Address Berthe Dagger Followers Heart Learns Lover Meyerbeer Opera Performed Plunges Prophet Prophete
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Meyerbeer's 'Prophete' (L'Africaine), Act Five Scene 6: A Moment of Tragic Revelation This evocative image captures a pivotal moment from Giacomo Meyerbeer's grand opera 'Prophete' (L'Africaine), specifically from Act Five, Scene Six. In this scene, Jean, the enslaved African prince, is addressed by his followers as their Prophet, a title he has assumed to lead them to freedom. However, as the fervor of their devotion reaches a fever pitch, Jean's lover Berthe discovers the shocking truth: her beloved and the prophet are one and the same. The historical context of this opera, first performed in Paris in 1849, adds depth to this poignant scene. Meyerbeer's 'Prophete' is based on the novel 'L'Africaine' by Alexandre Dumas, which tells the story of Jean and his tumultuous love affair with Berthe, a European woman. The opera explores themes of love, identity, and the struggle for freedom, set against the backdrop of the transatlantic slave trade. In this moment, Berthe, played by a passionate and expressive soprano, learns the truth about Jean's dual identity. The raw emotion of her discovery is palpable in her anguished expression. She reaches for a dagger, her heart heavy with betrayal and despair. The image captures the tragic intensity of this moment, as the reality of their intertwined fates comes to light. This photograph, from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich history of opera and the powerful emotions it can evoke. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of love, identity, and the human condition, as portrayed in Meyerbeer's timeless masterpiece.
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