For its return to the stage of the Opéra Bastille, Verdi’s Aida is brought to life by renowned Iranian photographer and visual artist Shirin Neshat. She will engage in conversation with soprano Saioa Hernández, who performs the title role, to discuss the highly symbolic place that women occupy in her production.

For the second consecutive season, the Paris Opera is offering monthly encounters with artists to shed light on upcoming productions, just days before opening night. Titled Toï toï toï, these exclusive events held at the Amphitheatre or Studio of the Opéra Bastille give audiences a chance to discover new productions or explore the repertoire, and to engage directly with the artists at the end of each session.