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William Forsythe - Johan Inger

Palais Garnier

from 04 October to 03 November 2024

1h40 with 1 interval

William Forsythe - Johan Inger

Palais Garnier - from 04 October to 03 November 2024

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With both pieces in this programme, William Forsythe stretches the possibilities of academic dance to the limit. Rearray, a duo created for Sylvie Guillem and Nicolas Le Riche in 2011 for Sadler's Wells, London, enters the repertoire in a version reworked for the Ballet’s dancers.

Blake Works I, triumphantly created in 2016 for the Paris Opera Ballet, is a hymn to classical technique expressed through fractured lines and geometric perfection, to the sound of seven songs by James Blake.

Swedish choreographer Johan Inger, making his Paris Opera debut, also interweaves a classical line with contemporary vocabulary in a manner as energetic as it is dreamlike. IMPASSE questions the relationship between the group and the individual, seemingly suggesting that we are never as strong as when we are together. All the better illustrating the strength of the collective combined with the pleasure of dancing, three special performances open with the Défilé du Ballet.

Duration : 1h40 with 1 interval

  • Opening

  • First part 55 min

  • Intermission 20 min

  • Second part 25 min

  • End

Artists

Only for performances on 4, 9 and 10 October at 7.30 p.m.


The Paris Opera Orchestra
With the participation of the Paris Opera Ballet School students
Étoiles tutus and tiaras designed by Chanel

Creative team

  • Hector Berlioz
    Hector Berlioz Music La Marche, excerpt from "Les Troyens" - act 1
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    Mojca Lavrenčič Conductor

Only for performances on 30 September and on 4, 9 and 10 October at 7.30 p.m.

Creation

Creative team

Creation

Rearray, a duo created for Sylvie Guillem and Nicolas Le Riche in 2011 for Sadler's Wells, London, enters the repertoire in a version reworked for the Ballet’s dancers.

Creative team

Cast

Creative team

Cast

New to the repertoire

Creative team

Cast

The Paris Opera Étoiles, Premières Danseuses, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
Recorded music

Media

[INTERVIEW] LUDMILA PAGLIERO about REARRAY
[INTERVIEW] LUDMILA PAGLIERO about REARRAY
  • An inventive tribute to ballet - Ludmila Pagliero about William Forsythe

    An inventive tribute to ballet - Ludmila Pagliero about William Forsythe

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  • My'Kal Stromile, between heritage and innovation

    My'Kal Stromile, between heritage and innovation

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  • Youth in question - Johan Inger on IMPASSE

    Youth in question - Johan Inger on IMPASSE

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An inventive tribute to ballet - Ludmila Pagliero about William Forsythe

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4:31 min

An inventive tribute to ballet - Ludmila Pagliero about William Forsythe

By Antony Desvaux

On the occasion of the Forsythe/Inger show that opens the 24/25 dance season, Ludmila Pagliero talks about the revival of Blake Works I and the creation of Rearray.

The Étoile dancer discusses William Forsythe's deconstruction and reconstruction of classical language. She recalls the studio rehearsals and the strong intellectual stimulation generated by such an approach to movement and space. 

Surprising in their deployment and playing with effects of rupture and contretemps, Forsythe's choreographies are at once an inventive exploration and a tribute to tradition.

My'Kal Stromile, between heritage and innovation

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In rehearsal for Word for Word

5:38 min

My'Kal Stromile, between heritage and innovation

By Antony Desvaux

Invited for the first time to create a piece for the Paris Opera Ballet, My'Kal Stromile follows in the footsteps of his mentor William Forsythe.

The choreographer explains the genesis of Word for Word and how he drew inspiration from classical dance steps to imagine his own language. In costumes by Chanel, his choreography strikes a balance between heritage and innovation.

My'Kal Stromile talks about his influences, his background and his relationship with music. Finally, he shares how he works in the studio with the Opéra dancers.

Youth in question - Johan Inger on IMPASSE

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Youth in question - Johan Inger on IMPASSE

By Antony Desvaux

On the occasion of the Forsythe/Inger programme that opens the 24/25 dance season, Swedish choreographer Johan Inger presents his piece IMPASSE, which enters the Paris Opera repertoire.

He explains the scenographic ideas that inspired him for this ballet, in particular his desire to explore an increasingly cluttered and exotic space that closes up as it goes along.

He outlines the issues at the heart of IMPASSE, in particular the influence of the environment and technology on the future of humanity, and above all on young people.

  • [INTERVIEW] JOHAN INGER about IMPASSE

Press

  • Choreographers William Forsythe, Johan Inger, and My’Kal Stromile present exquisitely crafted short pieces set to stunning musical scores.

    artistikrezo, 2024

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75009 Paris

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Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)

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Imagined as benchmark, richly illustrated booklets, the programmes can be bought online, at the box offices, in our shops, and in the theatres hall on the evening of the performance.  

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    Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.

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    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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    CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).

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    A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.

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    You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).

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At 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

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 route
Car park

Q-Park Edouard VII16 16, rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris

Book your parking spot
super alt text
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super alt text

Imagined as benchmark, richly illustrated booklets, the programmes can be bought online, at the box offices, in our shops, and in the theatres hall on the evening of the performance.  

BUY THE PROGRAM
  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).

  • Boutiques

    A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.

    LEARN MORE.

  • Parking

    You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).

    BOOK YOUR PARKING PLACE.

At 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

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