Pelléas et Mélisande

Pelléas et Mélisande is a French opera by Claude Debussy that tells a subtle, poetic story about love, secrets, and emotional longing. It follows the intertwined relationships of three characters: Pelléas, Mélisande, and Golaud. The narrative explores complex feelings and unspoken tensions, often conveyed through delicate music and atmospheric textures rather than straightforward action. The opera emphasizes mood, nuance, and psychological depth, creating an immersive experience that invites reflection on human desire, vulnerability, and the ambiguities of love. Its understated elegance makes it a landmark work in early 20th-century opera.