Dance history is being made at the Musée Grévin thanks to Guillaume Diop, the first Black Étoile dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet, who unveiled his wax statue on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the famous wax museum. With this tribute, the Musée Grévin immortalizes his appointment to the highest rank within the prestigious company. […]
Dorothée Gilbert, the beautiful Étoile dancer from the Paris Opera Ballet, returns to the Palais Garnier stage! After several injuries in previous years, the entrechat virtuoso returns to pointe to perform the title role in Giselle alongside Hugo Marchand as Albrecht on October 11, 16, 21 and 24, 2025. A star among stars, it was […]
The news had been eagerly awaited: who would succeed Klaus Mäkelä at the helm of the Orchestre de Paris, one of the greatest French ensembles, if not the finest orchestra in the country? The answer has now arrived: the eminent Esa-Pekka Salonen has been appointed Chief Conductor of the Orchestre de Paris and will also […]
La Monnaie-De Munt has announced the extension of its Music Director Alain Altinoglu’s mandate. The French conductor, who has led the Brussels institution since 2016, will continue his mission alongside the new General and Artistic Director Christina Scheppelmann, who recently took office. According to Scheppelmann—who has long known the artist—renewing his contract was a top […]
The Paris Opera Ballet is known as one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, particularly in the field of classical dance. However, its brilliant dancers are exploring new artistic horizons as they embark on a tour of the United States in October 2025, led by the new work of world-renowned choreographer Hofesh […]
After a four-year absence, the celebrated choreographies of Crystal Pite will once again grace the stage of the Palais Garnier in summer 2026. From 27 June to 14 July 2026, the Paris Opera Ballet will revive her masterpiece The Seasons’ Canon, a creation that has become iconic since its premiere in 2016. Crystal Pite is […]
He announced it back in 2022. Swiss conductor Philippe Jordan will not renew his prestigious contract as Music Director of the Wiener Staatsoper, following deep disagreements with Bogdan Roščić, the General Director of the renowned Austrian opera house. Just weeks before Jordan’s departure, after serving since 2020, the news takes on a very real turn […]
Hardly had he unpacked his bags in Nice, and Lionel Bringuier is already setting his sights on new horizons! After two successful seasons at the helm of the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra, the conductor is preparing to leave his native city once again to take up the baton as Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra […]
After months of eager anticipation, the Paris Opera Ballet has finally lifted the veil on the long-awaited cast of Sylvia. While casting is usually announced two months in advance, the line-up for this new production by Manuel Legris has only just been revealed — a mere three weeks before the premiere on 8 May 2025 […]
Alessandra Ferri, the legendary étoile of Milan’s La Scala, is poised to write a dazzling new chapter in her illustrious career as she takes up the role of Artistic Director of the Wiener Staatsballett. From 1st September 2025, the renowned Viennese ballet company will embark on a bold new journey, as Martin Schläpfer — who […]
