Synopsis
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A poem of mysterious beauty, an initiatory epic, a reflection on eternal salvation, a founding text of Italian literature and a pillar of European culture, Dante’s Divine Comedy seemingly proves immune to all adaptation. Yet this is the challenge taken up by Pascal Dusapin and his librettist Frédéric Boyer as they lead Dante on a journey through the different ages of his life in search of Beatrice, who has died prematurely.
From the circles of hell, where Lucifer awaits him, to paradise and triumphant light, is the poet’s inner journey not a parable of our humanity? Featuring both organ and glass harmonica, Il Viaggio, Dante, written in Italian in homage to Dante’s prosody, enters the Paris Opera repertoire after its Aix-en-Provence Festival premiere in 2022.
Claus Guth’s staging oscillates between fantasy and reality, the living and the dead, before finally attaining Beatrice’s smile.
Duration : 2h00 no interval
Language : Italian
Surtitle : French / English
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Opening
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First part 120 min
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End
Artists
Opera in seven scenes (2022)
After Dante Alighieri, Vita nova and Divina Commedia
Creative team
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Pascal Dusapin Music -
Frédéric Boyer Libretto -
Kent Nagano Conductor -
Alessandro Di Stefano Chorus master -
Claus Guth Director -
Étienne Pluss Set design -
Gesine Völlm Costume design -
Fabrice Kebour Lighting design -
Roland Horvath / rocafilm Video -
Yvonne Gebauer Dramaturgy -
Thierry Coduys Electroacoustic device
Cast
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Bo Skovhus Dante -
David Leigh Virgilio -
Christel Loetzsch Giovane Dante -
Jennifer France Beatrice -
Danae Kontora Lucia -
Dominique Visse Voce dei dannati -
Giacomo Prestia Narratore
The Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus
A coproduction with the Aix-en-Provence Festival, the Saarländisches Staatstheater Saarbrücken and the Luxembourg City theaters
Commissioned by the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence and the Paris Opera
Media
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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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
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).
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:
- €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.
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
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 route
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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
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).
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:
- €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.
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
