Synopsis
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After Cendrillon, Jules Massenet’s music is once again in the limelight with Don Quichotte, his last opera – created in 1910 for the Russian bass Shaliapin – a work that has not been performed at the Opéra Bastille for over 20 years.
The composer retained only a few of the main emblematic episodes of Cervantes’ lavish novel: Don Quixote’s love for Dulcinea, his knightly ways that lead him to pursue brigands in order to recover her necklace, his battle with the windmills and his death as he lies beside his servant Sancho Panza.
Inspired by this refined and moving music, director Damiano Michieletto’s new production seeks to reveal the poetry of Don Quixote, but also his suffering. That of a deeply lonely man, haunted by his memories.
Duration : 2h35 with 1 interval
Language : French
Surtitle : French / English
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Opening
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First part 75 min
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Intermission 25 min
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Second part 55 min
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End
Artists
"Comédie héroïque" in five acts
After Jacque Le Lorrain, inspired by the novel by Miguel Cervantes
Creative team
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Jules Massenet Music (1842 – 1912) -
Henri Cain Libretto -
Patrick Fournillier Conductor -
Ching-Lien Wu Chorus master -
Damiano Michieletto Director -
Paolo Fantin Set design -
Agostino Cavalca Costume design -
Alessandro Carletti Lighting design -
Roland Horvath / rocafilm Video -
Thomas Wilhelm Choreography
Cast
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Gaëlle Arquez La Belle Dulcinée -
Christian Van Horn Don Quichotte 10, 14, 17, 21, 23, 26, 29 May -
Gábor Bretz Don Quichotte 1, 5, 8, 11 June -
Étienne Dupuis Sancho Pança -
Emy Gazeilles Pedro -
Marine Chagnon Garcias -
Samy Camps Rodriguez -
Nicholas Jones Juan -
Young-Woo Kim Deux serviteurs -
Hyunsik Zee Deux serviteurs
Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus
With the exceptional support of Aline Foriel-Destezet
Media
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Damiano Michieletto about Don Quichotte
Watch the video
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
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Don Quichotte en répétitions (saison 23/24) © Elena Bauer / OnP
Access and services
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
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Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
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Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €35 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)
- €70 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.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my route
-
Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
-
Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
-
Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €35 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)
- €70 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.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
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Don Quichotte
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