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Vivaldi : Gloria e Imeneo
In 1725, Vivaldi composed a serenata to celebrate the marriage of Louis XV and Marie Leszczynska. Centred on the figures of Imeneo and Gloria, the work exalts union and majesty in a dazzling final duet. At once an artistic tribute and a diplomatic gesture, it radiates grace and virtuosity.
Porpora - Polifemo
In 1735, Porpora challenged Handel with Polifemo, a baroque opera in which the love between Galatea and Acis is tested by the cyclops’s jealousy. Among gods and mortals, intrigue and passion are deftly interwoven under the inspired direction of Stefan Plewniak.
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
In 1725, José de Torres honoured Louis I with his Misa de difuntos, blending French influences with the richness of Spanish Baroque. Francisco Corselli’s Dies Irae completes this tribute to Philip V. Alberto Miguélez Rouco brings these rare works vividly back to life at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
Porpora Polifemo
In 1735, Porpora challenged Handel with Polifemo, a baroque opera in which the love between Galatea and Acis is tested by the cyclops’s jealousy. Among gods and mortals, intrigue and passion are deftly interwoven under the inspired direction of Stefan Plewniak.
Pygmalion - Zémide
This programme brings together Rameau’s Pygmalion and Pierre Iso’s Zémide, two works where love asserts its power with both intensity and delicacy. Under the inspired direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen, Baroque music and emotion intertwine in a dazzling, expressive performance.
L'Enlèvement du Sérail
In an Ottoman palace, noble captive Constance is desired by Pasha Selim, while her devoted lover Belmont braves danger to rescue her. Disguises, plots, and passion drive this lively Mozart comedy, performed in French under the direction of Gaétan Jarry.
Guilain . Morel - Dédicaces
Jean Adam Guilain left behind majestic and melancholic suites, now seldom performed. These are heard here for the first time on the Great Organs of Versailles. Thomas Ospital and the Ensemble Saint-Honoré perform them with great finesse.
Clérambault - Te Deum - Histoire de la femme adultère
Clérambault - Te Deum - Histoire de la femme adultère
Clérambault brings new life to the oratorio with L'histoire de la femme adultère. A nocte temporis, under the direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen, delivers a striking performance. The Choeur de Chambre de Namur shines in a grand and majestic Te Deum.
Platée - Rameau
Comic opera-ballet in a prologue and three acts, with a libretto by Adrien-Joseph Le Valois d’Orville, first performed at the Grand Manège in Versailles in 1745.
Ernelinde - Princesse de Norvège
Ernelinde - Princesse de Norvège
Princess Ernelinde, torn between her love for King Sandomir and her duty to her father, finds herself at the heart of a lyrical tragedy. Philidor's innovative composition foreshadows Gluck's reforms. Under the direction of Martin Wåhlberg, this opera, forgotten for two centuries, is brought back to life.
Suite d'Armide ou Jérusalem Délivrée
Suite d'Armide ou Jérusalem Délivrée
Suite d'Armide or Jerusalem Delivered, composed by Regent Philippe d'Orléans and first published in 1704, showcases exceptional musical talent. Leonardo García Alarcón and Cappella Mediterranea masterfully bring this largely forgotten genius to life.
Velluti - The Last Castrato
Giovanni Battista Velluti, the last great Italian castrato, left his mark on the 19th century with his powerful, agile voice. A master of vocal ornamentation, he had a lasting influence on lyrical style. Franco Fagioli pays him a dazzling tribute, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal.
GIULIETTA E ROMEO
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In a Verona divided by family feuds, Zingarelli's Giulietta e Romeo tells the tale of two young lovers torn apart by circumstance. First performed in 1796, this opera, a favourite of Napoleon I, is directed by Gilles Rico, with sets by Roland Fontaine, costumes by Christian Lacroix, and conducted by Stefan Plewniak.
Boismortier - Les Quatre Saisons
Boismortier - Les Quatre Saisons
Under the direction of Chloé de Guillebon, the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles invites you into the refined world of Boismortier’s The Four Seasons, where poetry and music blend to evoke the elegance of court festivities and salons.
Messe & Hymnes
A pupil of Nicolas Lebègue, Nicolas de Grigny made his mark with his bold compositional style. His works, admired by Bach, are beautifully performed by Michel Bouvard and François Espinasse on the Grand Organ of the Royal Chapel.
La Caravane du Caire
Premiered in 1783, André Grétry's La Caravane du Caire is a vibrant opera-ballet, masterfully performed by the Ballet of the Royal Opera and Le Concert Spirituel under the direction of Hervé Niquet.
The Duty of the First Commandment
The Duty of the First Commandment
After a triumphant tour across Europe, Mozart, at just 10 years old, composes The Duty of the First Commandment. This libretto, highlighting virtue in the face of temptation, stands out for its impeccable vocal writing and intense orchestration. This rare work already reveals the talent of the young Austrian genius !
Vivaldi/Guido - The Seasons
The Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal beautifully accompanies this captivating ballet, where Thierry Malandain explores the tension between the despair caused by the absence of the seasons and the enduring beauty of nature's cycle.
La Passion selon Saint Jean
Bach's St. John Passion, composed in 1724, is a grand and moving masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its profound humanity. To celebrate its 300th anniversary, the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, along with the prestigious Tölzer Knabenchor, renowned for its excellence in sacred music, will perform this magnificent work.
Vivaldi : Gloria e Imeneo
In 1725, Vivaldi composed a serenata to celebrate the marriage of Louis XV and Marie Leszczynska. Centred on the figures of Imeneo and Gloria, the work exalts union and majesty in a dazzling final duet. At once an artistic tribute and a diplomatic gesture, it radiates grace and virtuosity.
Porpora - Polifemo
In 1735, Porpora challenged Handel with Polifemo, a baroque opera in which the love between Galatea and Acis is tested by the cyclops’s jealousy. Among gods and mortals, intrigue and passion are deftly interwoven under the inspired direction of Stefan Plewniak.
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
Requiem pour Louis Ier d'Espagne
In 1725, José de Torres honoured Louis I with his Misa de difuntos, blending French influences with the richness of Spanish Baroque. Francisco Corselli’s Dies Irae completes this tribute to Philip V. Alberto Miguélez Rouco brings these rare works vividly back to life at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
Porpora Polifemo
In 1735, Porpora challenged Handel with Polifemo, a baroque opera in which the love between Galatea and Acis is tested by the cyclops’s jealousy. Among gods and mortals, intrigue and passion are deftly interwoven under the inspired direction of Stefan Plewniak.
Pygmalion - Zémide
This programme brings together Rameau’s Pygmalion and Pierre Iso’s Zémide, two works where love asserts its power with both intensity and delicacy. Under the inspired direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen, Baroque music and emotion intertwine in a dazzling, expressive performance.
L'Enlèvement du Sérail
In an Ottoman palace, noble captive Constance is desired by Pasha Selim, while her devoted lover Belmont braves danger to rescue her. Disguises, plots, and passion drive this lively Mozart comedy, performed in French under the direction of Gaétan Jarry.
Guilain . Morel - Dédicaces
Jean Adam Guilain left behind majestic and melancholic suites, now seldom performed. These are heard here for the first time on the Great Organs of Versailles. Thomas Ospital and the Ensemble Saint-Honoré perform them with great finesse.
Clérambault - Te Deum - Histoire de la femme adultère
Clérambault - Te Deum - Histoire de la femme adultère
Clérambault brings new life to the oratorio with L'histoire de la femme adultère. A nocte temporis, under the direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen, delivers a striking performance. The Choeur de Chambre de Namur shines in a grand and majestic Te Deum.
Platée - Rameau
Comic opera-ballet in a prologue and three acts, with a libretto by Adrien-Joseph Le Valois d’Orville, first performed at the Grand Manège in Versailles in 1745.
Ernelinde - Princesse de Norvège
Ernelinde - Princesse de Norvège
Princess Ernelinde, torn between her love for King Sandomir and her duty to her father, finds herself at the heart of a lyrical tragedy. Philidor's innovative composition foreshadows Gluck's reforms. Under the direction of Martin Wåhlberg, this opera, forgotten for two centuries, is brought back to life.
Suite d'Armide ou Jérusalem Délivrée
Suite d'Armide ou Jérusalem Délivrée
Suite d'Armide or Jerusalem Delivered, composed by Regent Philippe d'Orléans and first published in 1704, showcases exceptional musical talent. Leonardo García Alarcón and Cappella Mediterranea masterfully bring this largely forgotten genius to life.
Velluti - The Last Castrato
Giovanni Battista Velluti, the last great Italian castrato, left his mark on the 19th century with his powerful, agile voice. A master of vocal ornamentation, he had a lasting influence on lyrical style. Franco Fagioli pays him a dazzling tribute, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal.
GIULIETTA E ROMEO
Free access
In a Verona divided by family feuds, Zingarelli's Giulietta e Romeo tells the tale of two young lovers torn apart by circumstance. First performed in 1796, this opera, a favourite of Napoleon I, is directed by Gilles Rico, with sets by Roland Fontaine, costumes by Christian Lacroix, and conducted by Stefan Plewniak.
Boismortier - Les Quatre Saisons
Boismortier - Les Quatre Saisons
Under the direction of Chloé de Guillebon, the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles invites you into the refined world of Boismortier’s The Four Seasons, where poetry and music blend to evoke the elegance of court festivities and salons.
Messe & Hymnes
A pupil of Nicolas Lebègue, Nicolas de Grigny made his mark with his bold compositional style. His works, admired by Bach, are beautifully performed by Michel Bouvard and François Espinasse on the Grand Organ of the Royal Chapel.
La Caravane du Caire
Premiered in 1783, André Grétry's La Caravane du Caire is a vibrant opera-ballet, masterfully performed by the Ballet of the Royal Opera and Le Concert Spirituel under the direction of Hervé Niquet.
The Duty of the First Commandment
The Duty of the First Commandment
After a triumphant tour across Europe, Mozart, at just 10 years old, composes The Duty of the First Commandment. This libretto, highlighting virtue in the face of temptation, stands out for its impeccable vocal writing and intense orchestration. This rare work already reveals the talent of the young Austrian genius !
Vivaldi/Guido - The Seasons
The Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal beautifully accompanies this captivating ballet, where Thierry Malandain explores the tension between the despair caused by the absence of the seasons and the enduring beauty of nature's cycle.
La Passion selon Saint Jean
Bach's St. John Passion, composed in 1724, is a grand and moving masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its profound humanity. To celebrate its 300th anniversary, the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, along with the prestigious Tölzer Knabenchor, renowned for its excellence in sacred music, will perform this magnificent work.
