Opera Highlight Paris 2005

Trompettes et Hautbois


Chambre de la Reine


Galerie des glaces

Tuesday October 11

At the "Opéra Royal de Versailles": L'Europe Galante, by A. Campra
- Académie baroque d'Ambronay
- Conducted by: William Christie
- Stage-play: J. Lopes Pinon
Choreography: M.G. Massé

The "Overture" will take place at the "Opéra Royal de Versailles" (Royal Opera of Versailles) and will be featuring a beautiful performance of the emblematic Opera and Ballet, "L'Europe Galante" by A. Campra conducted by Sir William Christie.
Of course, prior to the performance there will be an enchanting private visit to the Royal apartments and afterwards a dinner and cocktail in the Palace.

On request: visit of the "Grand Trianon" and the "Petit Trianon" during the afternoon.

Wednesday October 12

Théâtre des
Champs-Elysées

At the "Théâtre des Champs-Élysées" - The Marriage of Figaro, by W.A. Mozart
- Concerto Köln
- Conducted by: E. Pido
- Stage-play: J-L. Martinoty
- with R. Rosen, P. Ciofi, A. Concetti and G. Bacquier

The "first act" will be performed at the "Theatre des Champs Elysées" with the revival of Jean Louis Martinotty's production, The Marriage of Figaro, which last year was nominated as the finest Parisian opera performance.
The cast will be featuring Patricia Ciofi, Andrea Concetti and Gabriel Bacquier. A champagne cocktail will be served during the interlude.

Optional: dinner at the gourmet restaurant "La Maison Blanche" located on the top floor of the theatre, or in any other restaurant of your choice.

Thursday October 13

Opéra Garnier, by
Jean-Pierre Delagarde

At the "Palais Garnier": Cosi fan Tutte, by W.A. Mozart
- Orchestra and choirs of the "Opéra National de Paris",
- Conducted by D. Harding
- Stage-play by P. Chéreau
- with E. Wall, A. Garanca, S. Degout, B. Bonney and R. Raimondi.

"Second Act" - Patrice Chereaux's very much awaited new production of "Cosi fan Tutte" at the "Palais Garnier." An exceptional and private dinner will be served following the performances in the newly restored Grand Foyer of the Opera House.

Friday October 14

Opéra Bastille

At the "Opéra Bastille", 20.00 : Cardillac, by P. Hindemith
- Orchestra and choirs of the Opéra National de Paris
- Conducted by K. Nagano
- Stage-play by A. Engel
- with A. Held, A. Denoke, C. Ventris, C. Workman and R. Bracht

The "Third Act" is held at the Opera de la Bastille with another new production of Cardillac of P. Hindemith produced by Andé Engel and conducted by Kent Nagano.
As the subject of the opera is taken place within the jewellers of the Vendôme square in Paris, Mr. Gérard Mortier, General administrator of the Paris National Opera will personally present this production during a welcome cocktail at the famous Hôtel Ritz, before the performance.

Saturday October 15

Opéra Bastille

At the "Opéra Bastille": La Bohème, by G. Puccini,
- Orchestra and choirs of the "Opéra National de Paris"
- Conducted by G. Kuhn
- Stage-play: J. Miller
- with M. Mescheriakova, M. Fontosh, S. Secco, G. Petean, G. B. Parodi and J. P. Marlière

Optional: Dinner in the typical Parisian Restaurant "Le Petit Riche"

Sunday October 16

Once again we will be going on an Operatic "Sunday brunch cruise" on the Seine on board the magnificent Cruiser that belongs to "Yatch de Paris." On this occasion the talented artists of this vintage of this year's artists from the "Opéra studio de la Bastille" (Opera National de Paris) will be presented during a private performance.