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Stanislas de Barbeyrac, a Wagnerian in Paris

admin_mowp — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:16:10 +0000

We won’t stop talking about Wagner in 2026! Indeed, the year will be marked by the 150th anniversary of the premiere of Der Ring des Nibelungen, the famous tetralogy comprising Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung (The Twilight of the Gods). Berlin, La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, and nearly all the major international stages have scheduled either the complete cycle or at least one of the four masterpieces. The Paris National Opera schedules two Festivals on 6, 7, 10, 13 and 15, 17, 19, 22 November, 2026). From November 11 to 30, 2025, the Opéra Bastille will host the second installment of Calixto Bieito’s production with Die Walküre. The cast features Iain Paterson as Wotan, Ève-Maud Hubeaux as Fricka, and Günther Groissböck as Hunding, but the real surprise comes from the twins Sieglinde and Siegmund, heroes of the first act. Parisian audiences will once again be able to applaud Elza van den Heever, after her astonishing portrayal of Strauss’s Salome, as well as Stanislas de Barbeyrac. The 41-year-old tenor is one of France’s leading voices and has previously been heard in Offenbach’s La Périchole and as Tamino in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte. Following the natural evolution of his voice, he has in recent years explored a heavier repertoire, which now allows him to perform in Wagner operas. After singing Erik in Der fliegende Holländer at the Berlin State Opera, he now has Siegmund in his repertoire and will give his first French stage performance of the role at the Opéra Bastille, starting November 11, 2025…

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Asmik Grigorian’s Three-in-One in Paris

admin_mowp — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:38:55 +0000

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 takes on, including her recent Norma in Vienna. All the great opera capitals have already acclaimed her in staged productions—all but Paris!

She was supposed to make her stage debut at the Paris Opera in Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades, but the production was unfortunately canceled due to the pandemic. Now, at last, audiences at the Opéra Bastille will have the chance to fully discover Asmik Grigorian’s talents—not just once, but three times over!

Indeed, the magnificent soprano will finally take the stage in an opera from April 29 to May 28, 2025, and not just any opera. Puccini’s Il Trittico is a cycle of three operas (Gianni Schicchi, Il Tabarro, and Suor Angelica), in which Asmik Grigorian will perform the three leading female roles (Lauretta, Giorgetta, and Suor Angelica)—a true vocal and theatrical marathon.

Even more so since the production has been entrusted to Christof Loy, who is making his debut at the Paris Opera after the great success of his Werther at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. The stage director has chosen to present the works in an unusual order: first Gianni Schicchi, a burlesque farce set in medieval Florence, then Il Tabarro, a passionate drama unfolding on a barge along the banks of the Seine, and finally Suor Angelica, a heartrending tragedy and certainly one of the most moving soprano roles in all of opera—a universe already rich with emotion—composed by the genius Puccini.

To admire Asmik Grigorian in Il Trittico, click here!

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Asmik Grigorian & Affiche d’Il Trittico – c – Algirdas Bakas & OnP Website

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Bleuenn Battistoni, the Star Who Returns to Childhood!

admin_mowp — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:35:57 +0000

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 Bleuenn Battistoni, the renowned Étoile dancer. To mark the revival of The Sleeping Beauty, Rudolf Nureyev’s legendary ballet, the artist engaged in an extraordinary exchange with children aged 6 to 10. In a video published on YouTube and Instagram, she takes them behind the scenes at the Opera Bastille, introducing them to the secrets of ballet and giving them a taste of the challenging art of dancing en pointe!

Bleuenn Battistoni reveals to her young audience the original story of the ballet, far removed from the version popularized by Walt Disney. Inspired by the tale of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, the ballet unfolds in a prologue, three acts, and five scenes. It premiered at the renowned Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg on January 15, 1890, set to Tchaikovsky’s music and choreographed by Marius Petipa, whose work has inspired generations of choreographers.

Starting on April 3 2025, Bleuenn Battistoni will step into the role of Princess Aurora, sharing the stage with Guillaume Diop as Prince Désiré. Their duet will once again grace the stage of the Opera Bastille on April 7 and 10.

To se the Ballet of the Sleeping Beauty at the Opera Bastille, go to our website here!

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“L’Opéra de Paris vu par les enfants avec Bleuenn Battistoni” – c – Vidéo YouTube de l’Opéra de Paris

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Etoiles Fading in the Sky of the Paris Opera

admin_mowp — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:12:20 +0000

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 April, Ludmila Pagliero will also take her leave from the Palais Garnier stage following a performance of a contemporary program featuring choreographies by Mats Ek and Sharon Eyal. As the first Argentine Étoile of the company, appointed in 2012, Ludmila Pagliero has enriched the institution’s history with her unique journey and commitment on stage.

These departures are part of the natural renewal of the Paris Opera Ballet, creating opportunities for a new generation of dancers to rise on the stages of the Palais Garnier, the Opéra Bastille and worldwide.

This cycle will continue in 2026 with the departure of another emblematic figure, Dorothée Gilbert. After a career filled with major roles, she will take her final bow in a performance of Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, following in the footsteps of Aurélie Dupont. She will likely be joined by her longtime partner, Hugo Marchand.

A new chapter will then begin for the company, carried forward by the legacy of these stars who continue to shape its history.

To go seeing Ludmila Pagliero before she bid farewell to the parisian stage, click here!

Mathieu Ganio & Ludmila Pagliero – c – IkAubert

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The flu epidemic in France even affects the gods!

admin_mowp — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:43:35 +0000

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 the necessary rehearsals for this role debut. From January 29 to February 19, 2025, Iain Paterson will replace the god Wotan for all performances at the Opéra Bastille.

To see Ludovic Tézier in other roles this year, visit our website

Ludovic Tézier – c – Gregor Hohenberg

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Roxane Stojanov, a new star in Paris!

admin_mowp — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:54:12 +0000

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 years old, the artist has been recognised for the excellence of her work by Alexander Neef and Jose Martinez, who took to the stage to announce the promotion.

Roxane Stojanov‘s fine career now continues as an Etoile who will shine in February and March 2025 as Olga in John Cranko‘s ballet Onegin. The dancer will then appear in Appartement, a masterpiece by Mats Ek, also scheduled for April 2025 at the Palais Garnier.

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Roxane Stojanov promoted Etoile – c – Maria-Helena Buckley (Onp)

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Back to basics for Axelle Saint-Cirel

admin_mowp — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:51:12 +0000

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 present on Thursday 5 September 2024, at the Ile-de-France final for overseas candidates based in mainland France (at the headquarters of the Ile-de-France Region in Saint-Ouen).

Under the impetus of the Les Contres-courants association (founded by Fabrice di Falco and Julien Leleu), the competition, which is open to all French overseas residents, aims to detect, train, promote and professionalise talent from overseas France, while providing them with educational and professional integration support.

The final of the 7th edition will be held on 8 January 2025 at the Opéra Bastille.

Axelle Saint-Cirel – c – France 2

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

admin_mowp — Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:48 +0000

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 sing in the final at the Opéra Bastille in front of the Voix des Outre-mer jury. He or she will take part in the Filao Festival. The next one is to be held in Saint-Pierre de la Martinique from 3 to 15 December 2024.

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Don Quichotte turns Bastille upside down

admin_mowp — Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:46 +0000

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, who were due to alternate in the title role, there was another change of cast. Gaëlle Arquez now performs as La Belle Dulcinée in place of Marianne Crebassa for all performances, while Christian Van Horn and Gábor Bretz take it in turns to conquer the windmills.

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Yusif Eyvazov in Paris, alone or accompanied?

admin_mowp — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:19 +0000

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 detail will intrigue music lovers, as the programme announces “Vogliatemi bene“, the famous duet from Madama Butterfly in which a soprano is required. Although no other name is given, is this a printing error or a surprise? Need we remind you that Yusif Eyvazov and Anna Netrebko are partners both on stage and off?

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