Gwynplaine’s Aria from the opera “The Man Who Laughs” – Downloadable PDF

Airat Ichmouratov
Gwynplaine's Aria (baritone)
from the opera "The man Who Laughs" I "L'Homme Qui Rit"
Hugo Laporte - baritone
libretto: Bertrand Laverdure
Festival Classica orchestra

Forced into his new domain, his castle, Gwynplaine suddenly becomes a Lord and wealthy. However, he doesn’t want this wealth and is terribly bored without Déa. Since he is prevented from seeing his companions and Déa, he wallows in despair. He then sings a long lament that expresses his dismay.

The Man Who Laughs is a two-act opera with a prologue by Canadian composer Airat Ichmouratov, featuring a French libretto by poet Bertrand Laverdure, adapted from Victor Hugo’s eponymous novel. Commissioned by Festival Classica, it premiered in a concert version conducted by Airat Ichmouratov on May 31, 2023, in Montreal, Canada.