Ep. 56: Robert Lepage - Master of the Impossible
The Gould Standard welcomes Robert Lepage, the 10th Laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize, for a provocative and illuminating dialogue on his trailblazing career as an actor, director, playwright, and stage director. Drawing from his Québecois roots, Lepage reflects on how his background has shaped his artistic sensibility, from grand productions like Wagner's Ring Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera in New York to the intimate exploration of memory in his stage work "887." His dedication to pushing his art to the limit of the possible and beyond, while maintaining a deep connection to both personal and universal themes, underscores his belief in art as a transformative experience that transcends conventional boundaries.
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to The Gould Standard: Celebrating 40 Years
01:17 - Spotlight on Robert Lepage: A Creative Force
02:10 - Exploring the Depths of Artistic Excellence with Robert Lepage
03:28 - The Art of Risk and Reinvention: Insights from Robert Lepage
05:08 - Navigating the Creative Process: Robert Lepage on Failure and Success
10:55 - From Quebec to the Global Stage: Robert Lepage's Formative Years
20:29 - Embracing Local Roots for Universal Appeal: Robert Lepage's Philosophy
30:34 - Ex Machina: Revolutionizing Theatre Production
44:03 - Robert Lepage's Grand Ventures: Opera and Beyond
47:23 - Discovering the Grandeur of Opera and Circus
47:58 - The Fascination with Larger Than Life Performances
48:53 - Exploring the Magic of Performance Art
52:30 - The Healing Power of Theater: Insights from Epidaurus
56:53 - The Creative Process: Chaos to Cosmos
01:00:11 - Innovative Staging: The Ring at the Met
01:10:50 - Personal Reflections and the Impact of Bilingualism
01:10:50 - 887: A Deep Dive into Memory and Identity
01:19:14 - Reimagining Hamlet Through Dance
01:30:33 - The Enduring Impact of Robert Lepage's Work
Robert Lepage:
Official Website: https://exmachina.ca/en/robert-lepage/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0503283/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/speakers/robert_l...
NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/...
The Glenn Gould Foundation:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E4NjSP...
Podcast: https://pod.link/thegouldstandard
