Create locally with the artists of the Academy

The young talents of the Opera outside its walls: at the Athénée theatre and the Dijon Opera.

Enable young artists from all over the world to perfect their skills and to confront the demands of the stage
Create a 100% off-site production
Reach out to new audiences in the regions, to play the full role of a national opera house

The project

Creating a new production of Claudio Monteverdi's Coronation of Poppea for the Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet, then for performances at the Opéra de Dijon. 6 performances at the Athénée and 4 at the Opéra de Dijon, in March 2022. With the singers of the Académie de l'Opéra, and in collaboration with Le Poème Harmonique, directed by Vincent Dumestre, a professional ensemble renowned for its Baroque repertoire.

The calendar

Until October 2021

Financing

November 2021 to February 2022

Preparation and rehearsals

2 to 12 March 2022

Six performances at the Athénée

From 20 to 26 March 2022

Four performances at the Dijon Opera

Did you know?

The Academy is made up of 12 singers, 4 pianists and vocal coaches, 10 musicians and a director.
Approximately 15 concerts and recitals at the Amphithéâtre Bastille and a gala concert on the Palais Garnier stage each season.
In 2021/2022: 30 lyrical performances with the artists of the Academy at the Paris Opera and outside the walls.
International tours, particularly in the context of exchanges with other opera institutions (Moscow, Shanghai, etc.).

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