A major work by Handel returns to the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées for only five performances, from February 6 to 15, 2025. Semele, the oratorio perfectly suited to staging, was last seen in Paris in 2004 under the baton of Marc Minkowski with direction by David McVicar. This time, the highly anticipated production is entrusted to […]
In January 2025, the renowned Bach Collegium Japan will embark on a European tour, performing at the Philharmonie de Paris (January 21), the Halle aux Grains in Toulouse (January 24), the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona (January 21), as well as in Madrid, Germany, and the Netherlands. Founded by the exceptional conductor Masaaki […]
Thanks to its highly relevant programming, the Opéra-Comique often plays to sold-out audiences, especially when a special event awaits its regular spectators. From December 13 to 21, 2024, Les Fêtes d’Hébé, Rameau’s magnificent opéra-ballet, will be staged by Robert Carsen, who reunites with William Christie for the eleventh time! But what makes this occasion truly […]
The 2023 season marked the 30th anniversary of the Verbier Festival, and now the program for 2025 has been revealed. The 32nd edition will take place from July 16 to August 3, 2025, featuring unique encounters and, as always, an impressive lineup of world-renowned artists, including Martha Argerich, Khatia Buniatishvili, Janine Jansen, Lise Davidsen, Bryn […]
As he celebrates 40 years of an illustrious career with the release of a complete collection of his opera recordings for Warner Classics, Roberto Alagna shows no signs of stepping away from the stage. From December 12 to 22, 2024, audiences in Geneva will have the chance to see him perform at the Grand Théâtre […]
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées will honor Pierre Boulez with a concert in Paris on January 7, 2025, featuring the orchestra Les Siècles. This performance follows a concert in Tourcoing, the northern city where the orchestra is in residence at the Atelier Lyrique. In Tourcoing, they […]
This is a milestone season for Julien Chauvin as he prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his ensemble, Le Concert de la Loge. The talented baroque conductor and violinist approaches Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons from a fresh perspective, offering a stage production choreographed by Mourad Merzouki. The renowned choreographer brings the dancers of his […]
Currently on tour, Cecilia Bartoli cannot stop mourning her lost love as she embodies Orpheus in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice. She will perform the role on two last upcoming dates: at the Philharmonie de Paris on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and at the Tonhalle in Zurich on November 30. This season, the great mezzo-soprano, is […]
Building on the success of previous initiatives, the National Opéra-Comique Theatre is launching its 5th crowdfunding campaign in support of its Maîtrise Populaire, a multidisciplinary, top-tier performing arts training program dedicated to young people aged 8 to 25 from all social backgrounds. The Maîtrise provides 4,650 hours of artistic training per year to its 126 […]
The twelve years he spent at the helm of the Paris National Opera left an indelible mark. Currently holding a head position at the Vienna State Opera, Philippe Jordan has expressed discomfort while announcing that he will not renew his term, which ends in 2025. Parisians and France eagerly awaited his return, and now it’s […]
