One of the most photographed façades in the world will be discreet until the end of 2024. The famous Palais Garnier in Paris, built in 1875 and classified as a historic monument since 1923, is to have its main façade restored. Cleaning, depollution, replacement of damaged elements, restoration of gilding, sculptural elements and sculptures, anti-graffiti […]
One of the most talked about and talented French dancers has just been appointed Danseur Etoile of the Opéra national de Paris. After ten triumphant performances of Rudolf Nureyev’s La Bayadère, Aurélie Dupont and Alexander Neef took to the stage of the Opéra Bastille on Saturday 23 April 2022 to honour François Alu, Danseur étoile. […]
After Boris Godunov, the demanding Russian repertoire returns to the Paris Opera with Mussorgsky’s Khovantchina directed by Andrei Serban. From 26 January to 18 February 2022, the Opéra Bastille welcomes an almost exclusively Russian-speaking cast with one exception. The great Georgian mezzo Anita Rachvelishvili, star of the opera, performs as the magnificent role of Marfa. […]
Discover Opera on the Seine, the brand new exceptional concept in Paris. On the program: a dinner, a cruise and an opera recital on the Seine. Your last chance to live a magical moment full of emotions aboard the River Palace and alongside the artists of the Opéra Clandestin company. These talented opera singers will mingle […]
It will be behind closed doors, but the performances of Wagner’s Ring conducted by Philippe Jordan at the head of the Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris will take place at the Opéra Bastille. On December 26, 28, 30 et January 2 (8 pm), the prestigious cast including Lise Davidsen, Iain Paterson, Andreas Schager, Ricarda […]
Paris’ gem, the Palais Garnier welcomes visitors but not only. The legendery Opera House will host a concert on July 13 and 14, 2020. As a tribute to the medical staff and those who fight the virus, the Orchestra and the Choirs of the Paris National Opera will perform works by Mozart, Fauré and Dukas […]
Finally some (not very good) news from the Opéra national de Paris! Since the end of the lockdown, opera lovers were waiting for the announcement of the reopening of Palais Garnier and Opéra Batsille. In May, Stéphane Lissner made an announcement which is now confirmed. The Opéra national de Paris will anticipate some refurbishment of […]
Finally good news in the world of live performance and classical music! While the French have been invited by the government to remain confined to their homes in order to fight against the spread of the Covid-19, since yesterday evening, l’Opéra de Paris has decided to retransmit its most beautiful shows online for free. Ballets […]
