Synopsis
Entitled “Pulsations”, this programme evokes both the rhythm of time and the beating heart, mirroring the repetitive music of Max Richter that permeates two pieces in the programme: the brand new creation by Lucinda Childs, icon of post-modern dance, for the Paris Opera Ballet, 42 years after Premier orage, and Schmetterling (2010) by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot.
In this expressive piece, making its repertoire debut, the butterfly symbolises existence’s transience and the eternal process of transformation following an opening scene that confronts a son with his mother’s death.
Equally poignant is Lamentation ( 1930), an iconic solo by modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. Seated on a bench, the dancer sculpts space, constrained by a long fabric tube, “a way of suggesting”, said the choreographer, “the tragedy that haunts the body”.
Duration : 1h40 with 1 interval
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Opening
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First part 35 min
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Intermission 20 min
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Second part 45 min
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End
Artists
Creative team
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Lucinda Childs Choreography -
Max Richter Music (1966) -
David Debrinay Lighting design -
Etienne Guiol Video
Creative team
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Martha Graham Choreography -
Zoltán Kodály Music (1882-1967)
Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
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Sol León Choreography -
Paul Lightfoot Choreography -
Max Richter Music (1966) -
The Magnetic Fields Music -
Joke Visser Costume design -
Hermien Hollander Costume design -
Tom Bevoort Lighting design -
Rahi Rezvani Video
The Paris Opera Étoiles, First Soloists and Corps de Ballet
Recorded music
Media
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Les Grands Entretiens - Création (Pulsations)
Watch the video
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
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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
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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.
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.
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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