The Opéra National de Paris has announced a new renovation project, titled “Nouvelle Ère, Nouvel Air.” The announcement was made by Alexander Neef, the General Director of the opera company, and Rachida DATI, the minister of Culture of France. The renovation will include the modernization of equipment, the improvement of work and public spaces, and to improve the theater’s interaction {…}
Director of the Opéra National de Paris, Alexander Neef has been awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, the highest French honorary decoration. Throughout his career, Neef has held positions with the Salzburg Festival, Santa Fe Opera, Canadian Opera Company, and now serves as Director of the Opéra National de Paris. While at the Canadian Opera Company, he developed {…}
(Photo by Vincent Lapportient) The Academy of the Opéra National de Paris will present a series of concerts in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba. First up is a recital of French and Brazilian melodies featuring Sima Ouahman, Juliana Kreling, Lorena Piers, Amandine Portelli, Bergsvein Toverud, and Luis Felipe Sousa. Ramon Theobald accompanies the singers. The first performance takes {…}
Morgan Jourdain has been appointed to the position of chorus master of the Opéra National de Paris’ new youth choral training program. Starting on Sept. 1, 2026, Jourdain will be charged with recruiting young singers to be a part of the choir, which will commence in September 2026, alongside the organization’s recently announced youth choral training program. He will then {…}
(© Agathe Poupeney) The Opéra National de Paris will continue its program of transmitting two pre-recorded opera performances across the world. This year’s two operatic selections include “La Fille du Régiment” and “Turandot.” The former, featuring the Laurent Pelly production, got its first screening at Guatemala City in the gardens of the Alliance Française de Guatemala. That showcase took place {…}
(© photo : Eléna Bauer/OnP) Opéra National de Paris has announced the creation of a new choral training program for children aged 12 and over. The choral program will provide opportunities for participation in the lyrical program and scenes at the Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille. Students will also be given vocal and movement training, specific to theatrical expression. “This {…}
The Opéra National de Paris is teaming up with Manatour to allow anyone to visit the famed Palais Garnier virtually. The virtual tour will allow audiences to make their way through the famed hall as if they were there. Audiences will also have access to their visit for up to 48 hours after each session. Visits will take place on {…}
The Opéra National de Paris will present a concert of arias at Trois Fleuves, Cayenne as part of its “L’Opéra en Guyane” series. The concert will feature arias and melodies by Schubert, Massenet, Chausson, Rachmaninoff, Mahler, Mozart, and Bizet, as performed by Marianne Croux, Amandine Portelli, Yu Shao, and Volodymyr Kapshuk. The singers are joined by violinist Clémence De Forceville, {…}
(Photo: Herwig Prammer / OnP) A very promising night indeed: Paris Opera takes its first step toward its new Ring under the direction of Calixto Bieito—one of the most exciting artists in his field—and with a promising cast. The stakes are particularly high for the company president, Alexander Neef, who would crowd his tenure with a Wagner Ring in continental {…}
(Photo by Andrew Eccles) Superstar soprano Renée Fleming returns to the Palais Garnier for a recital on March 9, 2025. The showcase will also feature pianist Howard Watkins as the duo performs works by Kevin Puts, Howard Shore, Björk, Händel, Nico Muhly, Canteloub, Maria Schneider, and Villas-Lobos. Fleming last performed at the Opéra National de Paris in a 2023 production {…}
(Photo: Vincent Pontet) Certainly a hidden gem of the mainstream operatic repertoire, Leoš Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen” is one of the most lovable pieces of musical theater ever composed. Its lyrical music, melancholic charm, and even lack of dialogue make this opera hard to resist. Paris Opera’s revival of the work has all the elements needed to succeed: Nicky {…}