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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.
Deux divertissements pour Louis XV
Deux divertissements pour Louis XV
Grand overtures, triumphant dances and choruses, and splendid narratives: these entertainments joyfully celebrate the marriage of Louis XV and the birth of his son. Alexis Kossenko brings these musical evenings of yesteryear back to life and irresistibly invites us to the celebration!
Mozart à Paris, 1778
Arnaud De Pasquale dives into the complex world of Mozart and the vibrant musical scene of 1770s Paris. At 22, disappointed by the Parisian audience, the Austrian composer expresses his disillusionment through his sonatas for fortepiano.
Forqueray - Intégrale des pièces de viole
Forqueray - Intégrale des pièces de viole
Immerse yourself in the impetuous world of the Forquerays, the famous family of 18th-century violinists, with Myriam Rignol's vibrant tribute to them.
The Crown
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On the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles III, here is the most famous music from the coronations of James II in 1685 and George II in 1727. Purcell's and Handel's masterpieces exude an extraordinary evocative power, perfectly suited to the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Gaétan Jarry.
Mozart - Don Giovanni
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Never disproven since its premiere at the Prague Opera in 1787, Don Giovanni is a thrilling opera written by Mozart. In the lead role, Robert Gleadow takes the audience on the wild adventures of this noble seducer.
Grétry - La Caravane du Caire
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Grétry's Caravane du Caire, first performed in 1783, tells the story of Saint-Phar's heroic quest to save his beloved Zélime in Egypt. Marshall Pynkoski and Hervé Niquet revitalize this masterpiece with its dazzling music and outrageous situations, creating a colorful, patriotic spectacle.
Les Fêtes Grecques et Romaines
Les Fêtes Grecques et Romaines
From its premiere in 1723, Les Fêtes grecques et romaines - Colin de Blamont's first opera - was a great success, bringing to life the most famous feasts of ancient history. Valentin Tournet invites us to rediscover this seminal work of the Age of Enlightenment, too long overshadowed by its famous contemporaries.
L'Olimpiade
In his Olimpiade, Cimarosa brings heroism to the athletes who compete in Olympia during the Games. Christophe Rousset, a great champion of the late 18th-century Italian repertoire, carries off a dazzling cast in this bel-cante hurricane!
Le Carnaval du Parnasse
Intended for the Marquise de Pompadour, this whimsical ballet héroïque features a colorful marivaudage in which Apollo and his Muses dance on Mount Parnassus. Alexis Kossenko brilliantly recreates the splendor of Louis XV's court and Mondonville's prodigious virtuosity.
Télémaque & Calypso
On the island of Ogygie at the end of the world, the nymph Calypso attempts to seduce the handsome castaway Telemachus, son of Ulysses... Continuing their exploration of Destouches' works, Margaux Blanchard and Sylvain Sartre pay a brilliant tribute to this adventure-filled Homeric epic.
Haendel - Poro, re delle Indie
Haendel - Poro, re delle Indie
This is Haendel at the height of his fame, recounting the heartbreak and clash of arms of the Great Alexander and the reckless Poro. In an edition that would have delighted the composer himself, young tenor Marco Angioloni breathes new life into this vocal whirlwind.
LES GENIES
Mademoiselle Duval, a singer and composer, created the opera "Les Génies" in 1736, enjoying considerable success with nine performances at the Parisian Académie Royale de Musique, thus becoming the second woman, after Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, to compose an opera for this institution.
CEPHALE ET PROCRIS
In 1694, Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre became the first woman to compose a French opera, creating a work that tells the tragic fate of the Greek lovers Cephalus and Procris, thus marking an exceptional act of freedom for a woman at that time.
MESSIAH - HWV 56 - HANDEL
Handel's Messiah is a huge success! A work of genius synonymous with hope and exaltation, it remains today a monument of sacred music.
LE QUATTRO STAGIONI - ANTONIO VIVALDI
LE QUATTRO STAGIONI - ANTONIO VIVALDI
An essential masterpiece of the Baroque repertoire, The Four Seasons of Vivaldi was a triumphant success throughout Europe and continues to spread its influence around the world. A true hymn to nature, let yourself be carried away by this highly original work!
Fantaisies Champêtres
Fantaisies Champêtres, six concertos and Divertissement Champêtre by Naudot, conducted by Alexis Kossenko.
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.
Deux divertissements pour Louis XV
Deux divertissements pour Louis XV
Grand overtures, triumphant dances and choruses, and splendid narratives: these entertainments joyfully celebrate the marriage of Louis XV and the birth of his son. Alexis Kossenko brings these musical evenings of yesteryear back to life and irresistibly invites us to the celebration!
Mozart à Paris, 1778
Arnaud De Pasquale dives into the complex world of Mozart and the vibrant musical scene of 1770s Paris. At 22, disappointed by the Parisian audience, the Austrian composer expresses his disillusionment through his sonatas for fortepiano.
Forqueray - Intégrale des pièces de viole
Forqueray - Intégrale des pièces de viole
Immerse yourself in the impetuous world of the Forquerays, the famous family of 18th-century violinists, with Myriam Rignol's vibrant tribute to them.
The Crown
Free access
On the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles III, here is the most famous music from the coronations of James II in 1685 and George II in 1727. Purcell's and Handel's masterpieces exude an extraordinary evocative power, perfectly suited to the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Gaétan Jarry.
Mozart - Don Giovanni
Free access
Never disproven since its premiere at the Prague Opera in 1787, Don Giovanni is a thrilling opera written by Mozart. In the lead role, Robert Gleadow takes the audience on the wild adventures of this noble seducer.
Grétry - La Caravane du Caire
Free access
Grétry's Caravane du Caire, first performed in 1783, tells the story of Saint-Phar's heroic quest to save his beloved Zélime in Egypt. Marshall Pynkoski and Hervé Niquet revitalize this masterpiece with its dazzling music and outrageous situations, creating a colorful, patriotic spectacle.
Les Fêtes Grecques et Romaines
Les Fêtes Grecques et Romaines
From its premiere in 1723, Les Fêtes grecques et romaines - Colin de Blamont's first opera - was a great success, bringing to life the most famous feasts of ancient history. Valentin Tournet invites us to rediscover this seminal work of the Age of Enlightenment, too long overshadowed by its famous contemporaries.
L'Olimpiade
In his Olimpiade, Cimarosa brings heroism to the athletes who compete in Olympia during the Games. Christophe Rousset, a great champion of the late 18th-century Italian repertoire, carries off a dazzling cast in this bel-cante hurricane!
Le Carnaval du Parnasse
Intended for the Marquise de Pompadour, this whimsical ballet héroïque features a colorful marivaudage in which Apollo and his Muses dance on Mount Parnassus. Alexis Kossenko brilliantly recreates the splendor of Louis XV's court and Mondonville's prodigious virtuosity.
Télémaque & Calypso
On the island of Ogygie at the end of the world, the nymph Calypso attempts to seduce the handsome castaway Telemachus, son of Ulysses... Continuing their exploration of Destouches' works, Margaux Blanchard and Sylvain Sartre pay a brilliant tribute to this adventure-filled Homeric epic.
Haendel - Poro, re delle Indie
Haendel - Poro, re delle Indie
This is Haendel at the height of his fame, recounting the heartbreak and clash of arms of the Great Alexander and the reckless Poro. In an edition that would have delighted the composer himself, young tenor Marco Angioloni breathes new life into this vocal whirlwind.
LES GENIES
Mademoiselle Duval, a singer and composer, created the opera "Les Génies" in 1736, enjoying considerable success with nine performances at the Parisian Académie Royale de Musique, thus becoming the second woman, after Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, to compose an opera for this institution.
CEPHALE ET PROCRIS
In 1694, Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre became the first woman to compose a French opera, creating a work that tells the tragic fate of the Greek lovers Cephalus and Procris, thus marking an exceptional act of freedom for a woman at that time.
MESSIAH - HWV 56 - HANDEL
Handel's Messiah is a huge success! A work of genius synonymous with hope and exaltation, it remains today a monument of sacred music.
LE QUATTRO STAGIONI - ANTONIO VIVALDI
LE QUATTRO STAGIONI - ANTONIO VIVALDI
An essential masterpiece of the Baroque repertoire, The Four Seasons of Vivaldi was a triumphant success throughout Europe and continues to spread its influence around the world. A true hymn to nature, let yourself be carried away by this highly original work!
Fantaisies Champêtres
Fantaisies Champêtres, six concertos and Divertissement Champêtre by Naudot, conducted by Alexis Kossenko.
