Synopsis
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This programme entitled Contrasts opens with two pieces by Trisha Brown. O złożony / O composite, created in 2004 for the Paris Opera Ballet, was an opportunity for the Company to experiment with “post-modern dance”.
With this season’s addition to the repertoire of If you couldn’t see me, a solo danced back to the audience, the Opera is reinforcing its link with the emblematic New York avant‑garde choreographer, who died in 2017.
In Anima Animus, British choreographer David Dawson not only explores the masculine and the feminine, but also plays on the contrasts between technical virtuosity and lyrical poetry whilst employing classical vocabulary.
Finally, Imre and Marne van Opstal, brother and sister from the Netherlands, present their first work for the Paris Opera: Drift Wood. The symbol of driftwood, representing resilience, adaptability and abandonment, also reminds us of the beauty of nature and the passage of time.
Duration : 2h22 with 2 intervals
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Opening
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O zlozony / O composite 20 min
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Short Intermission 2 min
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If You Couldn't see me 10 min
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Intermission 20 min
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Anima Animus 30 min
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Intermission 20 min
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Drift Wood 40 min
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End
Artists
Creative team
Cast
- Monday 01 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 02 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 05 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 06 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 07 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 08 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 11 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 13 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 14 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 15 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 18 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 20 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 21 December 2025 at 15:00
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 26 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 28 December 2025 at 15:00
- Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 19:30
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Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
Cast
- Monday 01 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 02 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 05 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 06 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 07 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 08 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 11 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 13 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 14 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 15 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 18 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 20 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 21 December 2025 at 15:00
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 26 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 28 December 2025 at 15:00
- Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 19:30
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Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
Cast
- Monday 01 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 02 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 05 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 06 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 07 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 08 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 11 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 13 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 14 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 15 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 18 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 20 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 21 December 2025 at 15:00
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 26 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 28 December 2025 at 15:00
- Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 19:30
Latest update 04 December 2025, cast is likely to change.
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Creation
Creative team
Cast
- Monday 01 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 02 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 05 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 06 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 07 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 08 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 11 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 13 December 2025 at 20:00
- Sunday 14 December 2025 at 20:00
- Monday 15 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 19:30
- Thursday 18 December 2025 at 19:30
- Saturday 20 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 21 December 2025 at 15:00
- Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 19:30
- Friday 26 December 2025 at 19:30
- Sunday 28 December 2025 at 15:00
- Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:30
- Tuesday 30 December 2025 at 19:30
- Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 19:30
Latest update 04 December 2025, cast is likely to change.
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With the Paris Opera Étoiles, Premières Danseuses, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
Recorded music
A recording of Contrasts will be made, directed by François-René Martin, produced by the Opéra national de Paris with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, for a broadcast at a later date on Paris Opera Play, the Paris Opera's streaming website.
Media
The recording of the show will be available online on Monday, January 26, 2026, starting at 7:00 p.m.
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 routeCar park
Parking Q-Park Edouard VII and Q-Park Meyerbeer 16 rue Bruno Coquatrix 4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin 75009 Paris
Book your spot at a reduced price-
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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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).
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Parking
Parking is available at two nearby locations: Q-Park Edouard VII located at 16 rue Bruno Coquatrix - 75009 Paris and Q-Park Meyerbeer located at 4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin - 75009 Paris
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 a.m. to 6:30 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 routeCar park
Parking Q-Park Edouard VII and Q-Park Meyerbeer 16 rue Bruno Coquatrix 4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin 75009 Paris
Book your spot at a reduced price-
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).
-
Parking
Parking is available at two nearby locations: Q-Park Edouard VII located at 16 rue Bruno Coquatrix - 75009 Paris and Q-Park Meyerbeer located at 4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin - 75009 Paris
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 a.m. to 6:30 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
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