Synopsis
"Dances are just flowers, and flowers grow without any literal meaning, they are just beautiful. - George Balanchine"
This truly exceptional and festive evening, the opening Gala of the 2015/2016 season brings together all the artists of the Paris Opera: the Ballet, the Ballet School, the Orchestra and the Chorus under the Director of Dance Benjamin Millepied and Musical Director Philippe Jordan. The programme opens with Benjamin Millepied’s creation Clear, Loud, Bright, Forward to music by Nico Muhly and continues with George Balanchine’s homage to Marius Petipa, Thème et Variations, bringing together the Russian, French and American Schools of Dance. To close the evening the "Défilé du Corps de Ballet" is set to the "Entry of the Guests" from Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser.
Artists
Creation
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Nico Muhly Music -
Philippe Jordan Conductor -
Maxime Pascal Conductor -
Benjamin Millepied Choreography -
United Visual Artists Scenography -
Lucy Carter Lighting design
Creative team
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Piotr Ilyitch Tchaïkovski Music -
George Balanchine Choreography
Cast
- Thursday 24 September 2015 at 19:30
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Laura Hecquet Danseuse -
Josua Hoffalt Danseur
Latest update 20 August 2015, cast is likely to change.
Creative team
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Richard Wagner Music
Étoiles, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet with the participation of the Ballet School
Paris Opera Orchestra
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Access and services
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris
Public transport
Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)
Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16
Calculate my routeAt the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Palais Garnier
- Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until performances end
- Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97
Online
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris
Public transport
Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)
Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16
Calculate my routeAt the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Palais Garnier
- Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until performances end
- Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97
Online
Partners
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With the support of AROP
