Opera

Handel's famous oratorio revisited by Mozart and the icon of experimental theatre, Robert Wilson. A rare version to be (re)discovered under the baton of Marc Minkowski.

A real "cabinet of curiosities", this baroque enchantment recreates one of the mythical feasts of the court of Louis XIV.

A sublime "scenic symphonic poem", Salome illustrates the luxuriance of its subject matter, embellished here by Krzysztof Warlikowski's vision and a high-flying cast.

Love and hate, war and peace. Pure musical theatre magnified by the elegance of Magdalena Kožená.

A drama of impossible love with an exacerbated romanticism, Massenet's opera captivates with its title role, here played by the amazing Sir Simon Keenlyside.

An immense choral fresco entirely dedicated to the cycles of nature under the expert baton of Emmanuelle Haïm.

Jean-Christophe Spinosi continues his exploration of the lyrical repertoire of the Red Priest with this Venetian Olimpiade.

Dumont and Charpentier where the art of the Grand Motet “à la française” in its most perfect completeness.

A sumptuous and realistic instruction manual in the art of love steeped in all Mozartian sensuality.

All the tenderness and humor of Donizetti's opera in a version adapted for young audiences, where he will once again be invited to participate in singing.

A masterful score as much for its sacred character as for its orchestral and choral power.

This production provides a contemporary echo to a seminal work of the 20th century. Poulenc "dialogues" here with the composer Thierry Escaich.

During a ball, Verdi removes the masks of passion and duty.

Undoubtedly the most well-known lament of sorrow in the baroque repertoire.

Matthäus-Passion, or the pinnacle of Bach's choral art directed and sung by Mark Padmore.

Henry Desmarest's little-known Didon is reborn thanks to the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles and Véronique Gens singing the title role.

The first of the great pieces Bach composed when he moved to Leipzig and one of the highlights of his choral catalogue.

Mozart's most popular sacred work and his famous aria Agnus Dei - where the spiritual takes on a sensual quality.

"Bühnenweihfestspiel" ("festival play for the consecration of the stage"), Wagner’s last opera is a powerful epopee, and a final masterpiece.

Bellini's ultimate masterpiece owes its notoriety to his leading roles among the most demanding in the belcantist repertoire.

Tamerlano, one of the most beautiful and poignant examples of vocal acrobatics in the baroque repertoire.

Jean-Christophe Spinosi welcomes young singers and breakdancers for an original journey, combining tradition and modernity.

A brilliant and rare pasticcio comprising Handel's arias and cantatas and a team experienced in this repertoire led by Franco Fagioli

La Sonnambula is one of the most beautiful lyrical pages of Italian Romanticism. The young South African soprano Pretty Yende, a rising star of her generation, is set to shine in this opera.

The Mozartian legend in resonance with the little-known Mass for the Coronation of Napoleon by Paisiello.

Lecocq’s Madame Angot was a triumph when it was created, then it was forgotten. A talented team of French singers is putting her back in the spotlight with great enthusiasm.

Ending the season on a high note, with an opera-buffa and Offenbach's gem: a great way to ease into the summer break.