The opera's libretto, written by Richard Brunel, is based on Georges Feydeau's play of the same name.
Philippe Boesmans did not fully complete the composition of On purge bébé! before his death; it was finished by Benoît Mernier.
Boesmans aimed for "total lightness, total insouciance" and a "complete lack of poetry and spirituality" in this opera.
This recording of On purge bébé! was made live at La Monnaie / De Munt on December 15 and 20, 2022.
Philippe Boesmans' opera, On purge bébé!, was commissioned by La Monnaie / De Munt, a Belgian opera house.
Philippe Boesmans, the composer, wanted his final opera to be a comedy, contrasting with his previous tragedies like Julie.
