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DAS RHEINGOLD Comes to Opera Bastille This Month
Das Rheingold comes to Opera Bastille in January. Borrowing from Norse and Germanic mythology, Wagner conceived an extraordinary cycle that reflected his innovative ambition: to create a total work of art inspired by ancient tragedy.
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CASTOR ET POLLUX Comes to the Paris Opera
Castor et Pollux comes to the Paris Opera this month. A return to its roots for Castor et Pollux, Jean-Philippe Rameau’s lyric tragedy first performed in 1737 at the Académie royale and inspired by the mythological episode of the Gemini.
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Review: LA HAINE at La Seine Musicale
An incandescent adaptation of the cult French movie.
Not just an adaptation, 'La Haine' is a reinvention: an immersive blend of theater, music, dance, cinema, and new media.
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