Music Pics

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Dudamel in Concert with the Catalans

After a first European tour in January 2025, Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Old Continent—this time, to its southern lands. Indeed, it is in Catalonia, at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and the Palau de Musica, that the renowned Venezuelan conductor, leading the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra, will reunite with his European audience […]

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Juniors (Ballet) take over the Royal Opera of Versailles!

Since the beginning of the 2024–2025 season, a new ensemble has joined the ranks of the Paris Opera, the prestigious French institution. Conceived by José Martinez, the director of dance, the Junior Ballet is an independent company distinct from the main the Paris Opera Ballet, composed of eighteen young dancers aged between 18 and 23. […]

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Happy Birthday, Roberto Bolle!

Time flies! And since last Thursday, it has been marking the milestones of an exceptional career. Roberto Bolle has just celebrated his 50th birthday, with more than 33 of those years spent on the stage of La Scala di Milano. A dancer of international stature, he quickly established himself among the great figures of ballet. […]

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Baroque ‘n Beaune Festival

Baroque music lovers make a pilgrimage to Beaune to indulge in the rich offerings of the International Baroque Opera Festival. Staying true to the vision of Anne Blanchard and the late Kader Hassissi, the festival’s new artistic director, Maximilien Hondemarck, has unveiled a program where regular attendees will once again find the great names of […]

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Asmik Grigorian’s Three-in-One in Paris

In just a few concerts, the dazzling soprano Asmik Grigorian has conquered the Parisian audience, just as she has already won over music lovers worldwide. Whether in recital or concert, she has been an unforgettable Salome and Tatiana, a moving Madama Butterfly, and a breathtaking Turandot. She leaves a lasting impression in every role she […]

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Bleuenn Battistoni, the Star Who Returns to Childhood!

Who, as a child, has never dreamed of becoming a little ballet rat or a magnificent swan on the stage of the Palais Garnier or the Opera Bastille, and of discovering the world of professional dancers? Some were lucky enough to immerse themselves in the magical universe of the Ballet of the Paris Opera alongside […]

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The Philharmonie de Paris Now Has Its Own School

No longer just home to one of the best acoustics among modern concert halls in Europe, the Philharmonie de Paris is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching its first school dedicated to live music production. This hands-on training program, developed in partnership with Sorbonne Nouvelle and the CNSMD of Paris, offers an immersive learning model […]

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Pierre Boulez in Baden-Baden Too

The year 2025 is undoubtedly a Pierre Boulez Year, marking the centenary of his birth. He was a great composer, an influential conductor, as well as a teacher and philosopher. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, marks the exact 100th anniversary of his birth. On this occasion, the city of Baden-Baden, where he is buried, and the […]

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The Palais Garnier Reunites with Sylvia, the Forgotten Nymph!

From May 8 to June 4, 2025, Léo Delibes’ ballet Sylvia will be performed at the Palais Garnier—an unmissable event! This revival is all the more symbolic as Sylvia was the very first classical ballet choreographed at Garnier in 1876, just one year after the inauguration of this true cultural temple and one of Paris’ […]

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With Ophélie, Stéphane Degout Breaks the Hearts of His French Admirers

After a rich Fauré Year in 2024, celebrating the centenary of the famous composer’s passing, a major event is on the horizon. The Requiem, an absolute masterpiece by Fauré and a cornerstone of Western musical literature, will be conducted by Raphaël Pichon at the helm of Ensemble Pygmalion during a European tour from May 11 […]