From 2 to 12 March 2022, the Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet in Paris will be ablaze with Monteverdi’s Il Nerone. The new production of Monteverdi’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea by Alain Françon takes this title in reference to the first time the work was given in Paris in 1647. The young artists in residence of the Académie […]

Although there was an inaugural concert, the real debut of the famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel as the new music director of the Opéra national de Paris will be in the pit of the Opéra Bastille with Turandot. From 4 to 30 December 2021, a new production of Puccini’s masterpiece will be staged by Robert Wilson […]

It is always good to remember the importance of Singing Competitions in the career of young artists who can become better known to professionals and the public. While the final of the Voix des Outre-mer competition is scheduled on 10 January 2022 at the Opéra national de Paris, former winners have just made a name […]

Robert Carsen‘s production made a big impression in 1999. Handel’s Alcina returns to the Opéra national de Paris from 25 November to 30 December 2021, conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock (and Iñacki Encina Oyón on 26 and 28 December). The sumptuous cast of 1999 (Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Natalie Dessay) is now composed with no less […]

Paris, the city of light, attracts art, culture and music lovers from all over the world. In more ways than one, the capital is a reference for the richness of its heritage and for a musical offer that has become exceptional. In December, magic happens everywhere, from the Grands Boulevards to the Sacré-Cœur, from the […]

Excellent news from the Opéra national de Paris. After Philippe Jordan, the Opéra national de Paris has just announced the name of his new Music Director. From August 1, 2021, the famous Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will hold the position until the 2026-2027 season.   Photo : CREDIT STEPHAN RABOLD

All the teams of the Paris National Opera are mobilised to welcome again the audience in the best conditions and in compliance with current regulations from Tuesday 15 December 2020. On the stage of the Opéra Bastille, discover Nureyev’s ballet La Bayadère from 15 December, the great classic Bizet’s Carmen from 16 December, and Verdi’s […]

All the teams of the Paris National Opera are mobilised to welcome again the audience in the best conditions and in compliance with current regulations. A new programme of concerts and ballets is specially scheduled to be performed on the forefront of the stage, as the stage is still under construction. The performances begins on […]

After the anticipated nomination of Alexander Neef, the new director of the Opéra national de Paris, it is now the turn of the Orchester National de France to announce the arrival of its new music director, Cristian Macelaru at the begining of 2020-2021 season. The conductor who succeeds Emmanuel Krivine is then in charge since […]