Opera Bastille

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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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Etoiles Fading in the Sky of the Paris Opera

The ballet company of the Paris National Opera is experiencing two significant events in quick succession, marking a transition in 2025 with the departure of two of its Étoiles. On March 1st, Mathieu Ganio bid farewell to the Parisian stage after a final performance as Onegin in John Cranko’s ballet. A few weeks later, in […]

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The flu epidemic in France even affects the gods!

One of the major highlights of the season at the Opéra National de Paris was the debut of  Ludovic Tézier as Wotan in Das Rheingold, the first installment of the new Ring cycle directed by Calixto Bieito. Unfortunately, the greatest baritone of his generation is suffering from the flu, which prevents him from attending all […]

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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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Back to basics for Axelle Saint-Cirel

She was the sensation of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games! Perched atop the Grand Palais in her sublime blue-white-and-red dress, Axelle Saint-Cirel stunned the world with a vibrant rendition of La Marseillaise. The winner of the 2023 edition of the Voix des Outre-Mer competition is returning to her roots. She will be […]

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The Voix des Outre-mer competition, even more open!

As it enters its 7th year, the Voix des Outre-mer competition is breaking new ground with a new award. The Christiane Eda Pierre prize will be awarded to the candidate from a friendly French overseas country. All you have to do to enter is live in a French-speaking country or speak French. The winner will […]

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Don Quichotte turns Bastille upside down

Don Quichotte, the last opera composed by Jules Massenet, will return to the Opéra national de Paris from 10 May to 11 June 2024, after a 20-year absence. Damiano Michieletto‘s new production of Don Quichotte at the Opéra Bastille has been through quite a few upheavals. After the defection of Ildar Abdrazakov and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, […]

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Yusif Eyvazov in Paris, alone or accompanied?

While he is currently appearing at the Opéra Bastille in the role of Maurice de Saxe in Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur (alongside Anna Netrebko from 16 to 25 January 2024), tenor Yusif Eyvazov is due to give a recital at the Salle Gaveau on 29 January 2024 as part of the Philippe Maillard Productions season. One […]

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Bob Wilson’s three Turandots

From 6 to 29 November 2023, the Opéra Bastille once again welcomes the aesthetic universe of Bob Wilson with his production of Puccini’s Turandot. For the occasion, two sopranos were to alternate on stage. While Tamara Wilson will make her Paris Opéra debut before playing Beatrice di Tenda in Bellini’s opera on the same stage […]