Paris Opera performances from September 2017 to July 2018
The full season of performances at the Paris Opera is now available at Classictic. Take advantage of our advance sales, and get the best seats in the house for the most desired opera and ballet productions in Paris! Discover the exciting highlights of the new season directly on our blog.
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Palais Garnier is a stunningly ornate theater named after its architect, Charles Garnier, completed in 1875. With its marble, gold, and velvet interior, it is something every opera fan should experience.
Opéra Bastille 2017-2018 Season
Inaugurated in 1989, the Bastille Opera was designed by award-winning architect Carlos Ott. The hall boasts clear views from all seats, despite the fact that it can seat an audience of over 2700 visitors.
Opera Season
LA TRAVIATA
Opéra Bastille from February 2 to 28, 2018
Follow the tragic story of Violetta, one of the most famous heroines in opera, played by Marina Rebeka and Anna Netrebko in this production by French director Benoît Jacquot. Plácido Domingo will sing as Giorgio Germont for three evenings.
LA BOHÈME
Opéra Bastille from December 1 to 31, 2017
Claus Guth's futuristic new production of La Bohème offers a fresh perspective on Puccini's masterwork. Acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads an extraordinary casting, among which Sonya Yoncheva sings the role of Mimì and Aida Garifullina plays Musetta.
IL TROVATORE
Opéra Bastille from June 20 to July 14, 2018
Maurizio Benini conducts a starry cast, featuring Željko Lučić, Sondra Radvanovsky, Anita Rachvelishvili, Marcelo Alvarez, Yusif Eyvazov and Roberto Alagna, who share the role of Manrico.
THE CLEMENCY OF TITUS
Palais Garnier from November 15 to December 25, 2017
Phenomenal singers perform in this fascinating production of Mozart's last opera, La clemenza di Tito, at the Palais Garnier. Ramón Vargas plays Tito Vespasiano, Aleksandra Kurzak sings as Vitellia and Marianne Crebassa embodies Sesto.
Watch an extraordinary cast perform Giuseppe Verdi's Don Carlos. Jonas Kaufmann stars as Don Carlos and Ludovic Tézier sings as Rodrigue, while Elīna Garanča and Ekaterina Gubanova share the role of Princess Eboli.
Only the Sound Remains
Palais Garnier from January 23 to February 7, 2018
Discover two new short operas based on the plays from Japanese No theater and music by Kaija Saariaho, both directed by renowned theater director Peter Sellars starring Philippe Jaroussky and Davone Tines.
Benvenuto CelliniOpéra Bastille From March 20 to April 14, 2018
The exuberant, world famous director Terry Gilliam offers an epic production of Berlioz's work. With pyrotechnics, puppets, and monumental settings, he shares his genius in this story of the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini and his lover Teresa, embodied by the rising star Pretty Yende.
Be immersed in two of Stravinsky's masterpieces dedicated to dance, showcasing choreography by George Balanchine and Pina Bausch with new works by Japanese choreographer Saburo Teshigawara.
PLAY
Palais Garnier
From October 25 to November 16, 2017
Do not miss this opportunity to see the world premiere of Alexander Ekman's new creation for the Paris Opera, Play. Ekman's imagination bursts to life through a spectacular setting with metallic structures and dancers suspended in space for a production full of surprise, rhythmic energy, and adventure.
The singers of the Academy, along with the Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Paris, will perform a selection of classical and romantic opera melodies and arias under the direction of Jean-François Verdier.
CYCLE PIOTR ILYITCH TCHAIKOVSKI
Opéra Bastille October 12, 2017
Philippe Jordan conducts the Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris in a series of concerts dedicated to Tchaikovsky's six symphonies.
MATTHIAS GOERNE RECITAL
Palais Garnier
April 22, 2018
Do not miss the chance to admire German baritone Matthias Goerne, one of the world's best lieder singers, at the beautiful Palais Garnier in Paris.
ANGELA GHEORGHIU RECITAL
Palais Garnier June 18, 2017
The Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu offers a wonderful recital at the stunning stage of the Palais Garnier. The singer will be accompanied by Alexandru Petrovici at the piano.
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