Synopsis
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Entitled Roots, this programme explores those of George Balanchine who, in Theme and Variations, created in 1947 in New York, adopted Tchaikovsky’s music to pay homage to the Russian academic tradition that nurtured him.
Christopher Wheeldon, for his part, draws on the heritage of ancient Greece for his ballet Corybantic Games, making its repertoire debut at the Opera. The title refers as much to the frenzy that characterised the conducting style of Leonard Bernstein – whose music informs the piece – as it does to the Corybantes, the priests of the goddess Cybele with their martial dances.
Finally, Rhapsodies enters the repertoire to George Gershwin’s score. In his piece, Cape Town-born choreographer Mthuthuzeli November evokes both urban energy and his African origins.
Duration : 2h05 with 2 intervals
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Opening
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First part 25 min
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Intermission 20 min
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Second part 20 min
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Intermission 20 min
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Third part 40 min
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End
Artists
Creative team
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George Balanchine Choreography -
Piotr Ilyitch Tchaïkovski Music (1840‑1893) -
Vello Pähn Conductor -
Perry Silvey Lighting design
Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
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Christopher Wheeldon Choreography -
Leonard Bernstein Music (1918‑1990) -
Vello Pähn Conductor -
Jean-Marc Puissant Set design -
Erdem Moralıoğlu Costume design -
Peter Mumford Lighting design
Entry to the repertoire
Creative team
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Mthuthuzeli November Choreography -
George Gershwin Music (1898‑1937) -
Vello Pähn Conductor -
Magda Willi Set design -
Bregje van Balen Costume design -
Martin Gebhardt Lighting design
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Access and services
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, 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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Boutiques
A selection of works items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and The Opéra Bastille Shop.
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Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris.
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.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my route
-
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.
-
Boutiques
A selection of works items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and The Opéra Bastille Shop.
-
Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Opéra Bastille. It is located at 34 rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris.
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.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
