Les Mamelles de Tirésias

*Les Mamelles de Tirésias* is a one-act opera by Francis Poulenc that combines comedy, satire, and musical innovation. It tells the story of a woman named Thérèse who, driven by societal expectations, undergoes a transformation into a more assertive, liberated figure. The opera explores themes of gender roles, identity, and societal norms through humorous and surreal language, lively music, and playful staging. It satirizes conventions about gender and family life while using wit and vivid imagery, making it both a critique and a celebration of human individuality within social constraints.