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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées 2025-26 Review: Die Entführung aus dem Serail

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(Photo: Vincent Pontet) The new production of Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” (“The Abduction from the Seraglio”) at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, in coproduction with Opéra Grand Avignon and Insula Orchestra, attempts to philosophize the stereotypical bias and harm of Mozart’s farcical Singspiel about Orientalism. In the program notes Stage Director Florent Siaud explains, “The imaginary presence of the Orient {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées 2025-26 Review: Ariodante

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  Following a very disappointing production of Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” the day before, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées presented a one-night-only concert version of Handel’s “Ariodante” on June 7, conducted by Andrea Marcon. To begin with, it must be acknowledged that the La Cetra Barockorchester Basel performed Handel’s highly melodious, harmonious, and expressive score very well. A sense {…}
Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Baptiste Charroing on Leading the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées & the Weight of History

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When Baptiste Charroing assumed the helm of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in September 2025, he brought with him something rare in the world of major opera houses: he already knew the place intimately. A trained viola player turned producer and arts administrator, Charroing had spent years working across some of France’s most distinguished musical institutions: from the Palazzetto Bru Zane, {…}
News, Season Announcement

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Elīna Garanča, Philippe Jaroussky, Marina Rebeka, Ermonela Jaho, Ailyn Pérez, Pretty Yende, Rachel Willis-Sørensen & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2026-27 Season

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances: Opera – Staged Lorenzo Passerini conducts Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” in a production by Oliver Mears. The cast includes Ailyn Pérez, Roberto Alagna, Lionel Lhote, and Nicola Ulivieri. Performance Dates: Nov. 2-15, 2026 Pretty Yende, Amitai Pati, Florian Sempey, and Sulkhan Jaiani lead Bizet’s “Les Pêcheurs de perles.” Marc Minkowski conducts {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées 2025-26 Review: La Damnation de Faust

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(Photo: © Vincent Pontet) From November 3 to 15, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées presented Berlioz’s “La Damnation de Faust” with the Orchestre Les Siècle—formerly conducted by François-Xavier Roth and now under the baton of Jakob Lehmann—in a production by Silvia Costa. Staging is perhaps a big word, given the minimal effort that went into it. Whether in terms of set {…}
News

Cast Change: Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Gets New Lead for ‘Robinson Crusoé’

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(Credit: Chieh Hsuan Liu) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its production of “Robinson Crusoé.”  The company said that “Due to personal reasons, Lawrence Brownlee will not be able to play the title role. Tenor Sahy Ratia accepted the challenge.” Ratia has performed at the Berlin Staatsoper, at the Elbphilharmonie, at the Opera-Comique, and the Champs-Élysées Theater. {…}
News

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Releases Statement in Support of Lahav Shani

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The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has released a statement confirming Lahav Shani’s upcoming concert following the Festival of Flanders’ decision to cancel the conductor’s concert in Ghent on Sept. 18. The French theater said, “Following the cancellation by the Flanders Festival of the Munich Philharmonic’s scheduled concert in Belgium, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and its General Director, Baptiste Charroing, confirm that {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées 2025 Review: Der Rosenkavalier

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(Photos: Vincent Pontet) From May 21 to June 5, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées presents “Der Rosenkavalier” in a production by the famous and highly controversial director Krzysztof Warlikowski. Even though the French music lovers, and especially the Parisians, are delighted to see this masterpiece of an opera from the beginning of the twentieth century back in the capital – something {…}
News

Levy Skgapane Joins ‘Mitridate’ at the Teatro Alla Scala & Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

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Levy Sekgapane has joined the upcoming concerts of “Mitridate” at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées and the Teatro alla Scala. Sekgapane will sing the title role, replacing the originally announced Sergey Romanovsky.  The South African tenor is known for his work in the Bel Canto repertoire, singing works by Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini. He has also performed several works by Mozart. {…}

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