In June 2022, lucky Parisians don’t have to go far because the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées is hosting three great European orchestras. On 2 June, the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden opens the ball with Christian Thielemann and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9. The following day, András Schiff plays and conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment from […]
With Massenet’s Thaïs from 10 February to 2 March 2022, directed by Olivier Py, La Scala in Milan had one of the most beautiful cast of the season. Alas, three times alas! the immense baritone Ludovic Tézier must give up performing as Athanaël, a victim of the Covid like an impressive number of artists in […]
As part of the TranscenDanses, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris will host Schubert’s Winterreise danced by the Ballet Preljocaj from 28 to 30 January 2022. Angelin Preljocaj, a talented choreographer who needs no introduction, was inspired by Schubert’s masterpiece, performed on stage by the baritone Thomas Tatzl and pianist James Vaughan. More info […]
Like other great artists, the renowned pianist Lars Vogt has successfully switched from the keyboard to the baton. As head of the Orchestre de chambre de Paris, he now conducts his concerts at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Philharmonie de Paris. Good news for Parisians: his mandate as music director of the ensemble has […]
How could anyone resist the joint initiative of the Théâtre des Champs Elysées and Chocolats Foucher, who have designed a special box bearing the effigy of the Avenue Montaigne opera house to house a selection of 12 pralines and ganaches of dark and milk chocolates. These 115 grams of pleasure can be tasted directly in […]
On 12 and 27 November 2021, the entire Théâtre des Champs-Elysées will blow out the candles by hosting two major events as Le Concert d’Astrée and L’Ensemble Matheus celebrate their anniversaries. For the 20th anniversary of her orchestra, Emmanuelle Haïm has built a Campra, Haendel, Purcell and Rameau programme (on Friday 12 November). She invited […]
Even if Parisians tend to think that the grass is always greener elsewhere in Europe, music lovers around the world will have their eyes on the French capital in December 2021 as the New Year celebrations are set to be particularly merry. Classical ballet excellence will be on stage at the Opéra Bastille with Don […]
As every year and throughout this new 2021-2022 season, Music & Opera keeps you at the heart of the musical news of the great institutions of the world. It is with great delight that we inform you of the official opening of the ticket office for the performances of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées for the […]
On last October 22nd, the few lucky spectators present at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées attended a truly magical escape to Spain. The Paris Chamber Orchestra conducted by the Spanish conductor Antonio Méndez and the young and talented guitarist Thibaut Garcia paid tribute to Joaquín Rodrigo‘s famous Concerto D’Aranjuez. In the second part, the Paris Chamber Orchestra, […]
Created at the Théâtre de Caen (France) in November 2017, Le Ballet royal de la nuit (a reconstitution of the ballet danced by His Majesty Louis XIV at the age of 15) was so successful that a new tour is being organised. Directed by Francesca Lattuada, Sébastien Daucé directs his ensemble Correspondances at the Théâtre […]
