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Roxane Stojanov, a new star in Paris!

After her debut in the title role of Pierre Lacotte‘s Paquita, Roxane Stojanov is now an Etoile! At the end of the performance on Saturday 28 December 2025 at the Opéra Bastille, the young dancer was nominated to the  applause of the audience, who were always very moved by her performance. At less than 30 […]

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Jérémie Rhorer Announces the Festivities Program

On January 10, 2025, celebrations will take place at the Grand Théâtre de Provence with a New Year’s concert, whose program has just been unveiled. Jérémie Rhorer, leading the Cercle de l’Harmonie—an ensemble in residence in Aix-en-Provence for eight years—will perform works by the two composers being honored in 2025. Johann Strauss II, the king […]

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Kévin Amiel, a Candide Don José

After his triumphant performance as Don José in Saint-Pierre, Martinique, during the Filao Festival, tenor Kévin Amiel will reprise the role in January 2025 in Versailles. The gilded splendor of the Royal Opera of the Château de Versailles will replace the open-air setting and raw walls of the ruins of the Saint-Pierre Theatre. Following his […]

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Akram Khan Returns to His Roots

Akram Khan, one of the greatest dancers and choreographers of our time, returns to his roots at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées from January 11 to 14, 2025, with his show “Gigenis, the Generation of the Earth“. In this performance, he explores Indian ancestral traditions and the collective memories of our civilization in a manifesto highlighting […]

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Pierre Boulez Reborn in Baden-Baden

The renowned conductor and celebrated composer Pierre Boulez would have turned 100 in 2025. Thus, a “Boulez Year” is on the horizon, already making waves in Germany, particularly in Baden-Baden, the musical city of the Black Forest. Boulez lived and worked there for more than 60 years and was named an honorary citizen of the […]

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A Ukrainian Christmas in Paris

In 2022, performances by the ballet and orchestra of the National Opera of Ukraine moved audiences to tears. As part of the TranscenDanses season at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, and despite ongoing challenges in their living and working conditions, the troupe returns to Paris. From December 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025, they will present […]

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Verona: A Step Closer to Modernity?

Since the renowned soprano Cecilia Gasdia took over as artistic director, the iconic Verona Arena Festival has once again become a must-attend event for all opera stars. Following the grandeur of its 100th anniversary and a 2024 season featuring over eight productions, the Festival dell’Arena di Verona 2025 promises numerous headline-making concerts, including a gala […]

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Víkingur Ólafsson Tops the Bach Charts

Víkingur Ólafsson, who dedicated his entire 2023-2024 season to Bach’s Goldberg Variations in concert and on record with the release of a CD, has just been named Instrumentalist of the Year 2024 by Musical America. The outstanding pianist has also made headlines by surpassing the milestone of one billion streams worldwide. His album Goldberg Variations […]

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Orlando’s Madness at the Châtelet

Since Olivier Py took over its reins, the Théâtre du Châtelet has been reconnecting with successful productions. Following the frenzy of Les Misérables, a true hero in the grip of madness will grace the legendary Parisian stage from January 23 to February 2, 2025. Handel’s powerful opera Orlando will be conducted by Christophe Rousset (a […]