Paris Opera performances from September 2018 to July 2019
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The 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.
Designed by prize-winning architect Carlos Ott, the Bastille Opera is home to opera and ballet productions of the Paris National Opera on the Place de la Bastille since 1989. Although the hall houses an enormous audience (2700 seats), it is known for its clear sightlines from all seats.
Opéra Bastille from September 29 to December 29, 2018 Richard Wagner’s composition of Tristan und Isolde goes far beyond any simple operatic gesture. His libretto transcends the medieval legend in a metaphysical view of love with its tensions and pessimism. Philippe Jordan conducts the saga of a love too huge for the material world.
LA TRAVIATA
Opéra Bastille from September 29 to December 29, 2018 The ultimate romantic drama in opera history, La Traviata unravels the destiny of a fallen woman tormented by love and morality until the end of her life. Inspired by many pieces, Benoît Jacquot especially took inspiration from Édouard Manet's famous painting, Olympia, which also created a scandal when first shown.
CARMEN
Opéra Bastille from April 11 to May 23, 2019 Bizet's wildly popular opera portrays violent passion under a blazing Spanish sun. The Paris Opera presents Calixto Bieito's new staging of 'Carmen', with a star-studded cast including Roberto Alagna, Jean-François Borras, Ksenia Dudnikova and Anita Rachvelishvili.
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Opéra Bastille from April 27 to June 15, 2019 Celebrate Mozart's operatic depiction of pain and comfort, day triumphing over night, and the path of righteousness: The Paris Opera presents Mozart's final opera, 'The Magic Flute' in a production by Robert Carsen.
New to the Paris Opera Stage
SIMON BOCCANEGRA
Opéra Bastillefrom November 15 to December 13, 2018 Don't miss this highly anticipated new production of Simon Boccanegra at the Opéra Bastille. Calixto Bieito, that most Shakespearean of opera directors, brings humanism and truth to a work haunted by gleaming images of the sea.
DON GIOVANNI
Palais Garnier from June 13 to July 13, 2019 Of the three operas written with Da Ponte, Don Giovanni is undoubtedly the darkest and most desperate. The seducer and the characters surrounding him are breathless and frenzied. Mozart offers them his most sombre, suspenseful, extreme and yet perfect music.
Ballet Season Highlights
CINDERELLA
Opéra Bastille From November 27, 2018 to January 2, 2019
Charles Perrault’s celebrated tale, set to music by Sergei Prokofiev, is transposed to a film set. In a series of references to the heroes of the American cinema, Rudolf Nureyev propels his Cinderella under the spotlights of Hollywood.
ROSAS
Palais GarnierFrom March 4 - 14, 2019
When Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker worked on Violin Phase in New York in 1980, one piece of music alone besides Steve Reich’s was played in the studio: Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. Thirty‑five years later, the choreographer continues her work with these pieces.
Concerts & Recitals
GREAT ARIAS & BALLET
Palais Garnier December 30 and 31, 2018
Celebrate New Years Eve with excerpts from ballets and great opera arias. Famous soloists will perform under the baton of Dan Ettinger and the Paris Opera Ballet will show selected choreographies.
MAHLER
Opéra Bastille January 30, 2019 Philippe Jordan will conduct the Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris in a series of concerts dedicated to famous Austrian composers of the 19th century. Don't miss the opportunity to hear this world-class orchestra under the baton of its musical director with one of the greatest Romantic symphonies.
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