In 2023, the Paris Opera and its Academy created France's first youth lyric orchestra. In partnership with conservatories in Seine-Saint-Denis and Paris, ADO helps aspiring musicians aged 9 to 25 discover the art of opera and prepares them for a future in music.
 The documentary captures their journey behind the scenes at the Paris Opera: rehearsals, dance and singing sessions, inspiring encounters with professionals, and the thrill of performing at the Opéra Bastille. Producted by the Paris Opera - 2024 With the musicians of ADO

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ADO Concert at the Palais Garnier, on 13 June 2026 at 8 pm

In 2023, the Paris Opera and its Academy created France's first youth lyric orchestra.In partnership with conservatories in Seine-Saint-Denis and Paris, ADO helps aspiring musicians aged 9 to 25 discover the art of opera and prepares them for a futur

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Iconic Étoile dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet, Agnès Letestu gave her official farewell to the stage in 2013, following a final performance of John Neumeier’s La  Dame aux camélias.The dancer agreed to reflect on her career in front of Marlène Ionesco’s camera, in a retrospective illustrated by some of her most beautiful performances. Production © Delange Production 2014

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Agnès Letestu: The Apogee of an Etoile

Iconic Étoile dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet, Agnès Letestu gave her official farewell to the stage in 2013, following a final performance of John Neumeier’s La  Dame aux camélias. The dancer agreed to reflect on her career in front of Marlène Ione

Marlène Ionesco

Before the extraordinary Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, after his Shakespearean marathons, after Starmania, director Thomas Jolly took on the Paris Opera and the masterpiece of composer Charles Gounod, Roméo et Juliette.The behind-the-scenes of this creation, filmed over the course of a year, reveal the full complexity of the Paris Opera—both a dream factory and a colossal ship.But above all, this film is an immersion into the psyche of Thomas Jolly, into his vision of the work and of theater, with his flashes of insight as well as his impatience, his humor, and his sensitivity. A co-production by Ex Nihilo and Opéra National de Paris, with the participation of France Télévisions Directed by: Priscilla Pizzato © Ex Nihilo – Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Opéra de Paris : Roméo, Juliette, Thomas et les autres

Before the extraordinary Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, after his Shakespearean marathons, after Starmania, director Thomas Jolly took on the Paris Opera and the masterpiece of composer Charles Gounod, Roméo et Juliette. The behind

Priscilla Pizzato

Paris Opera: Romeo, Juliette, Thomas, and the others

The Paris Opera Ballet, one of the most historic companies in the world, stands alongside the Mariinsky Theatre as a benchmark in classical dance. In her documentary Backstage, Marlène Ionesco offers a rare look behind the scenes of these two legendary institutions.From the rehearsal studios to the moments before the curtain rises, we witness moments of extreme concentration, exhaustion, and self-doubt that shape the lives of these extraordinary artists. Coproduction: Delange Production and Opéra National de Paris - 2016 Directed by: Marlène Ionesco

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Backstage: Behind the scenes of the Paris Opera and the Mariinsky Theatre

The Paris Opera Ballet, one of the most historic companies in the world, stands alongside the Mariinsky Theatre as a benchmark in classical dance. In her documentary Backstage, Marlène Ionesco offers a rare look behind the scenes of these two legenda

It's already the last show of the tour for the company, and for Mathieu Ganio and Myriam Ould-Braham, it's their farewell to the Japanese stage.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 7

It's already the last show of the tour for the company, and for Mathieu Ganio and Myriam Ould-Braham, it's their farewell to the Japanese stage.    

 Episode 7 - The great Sayonara

Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Ep.7/7

When the dancers return, it's time to start rehearsing L'Histoire de Manon, but for the technical side, this show, that has never left Paris before, is a complex challenge. This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de Paris, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual broadcasts, and the Cercle POP, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual and digital projects.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 6

When the dancers return, it's time to start rehearsing L'Histoire de Manon, but for the technical side, this show, that has never left Paris before, is a complex challenge.This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de 

Episode 6 - Rehearsal under pressure

Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Ep.6/7

Taking down Swan Lake and setting up the next ballet, L'Histoire de Manon, as the dancers take a break and visit Japan.   This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de Paris, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual broadcasts, and the Cercle POP, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual and digital projects.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 5

Taking down Swan Lake and setting up the next ballet, L'Histoire de Manon, as the dancers take a break and visit Japan.  This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de Paris, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opéra's

Episode 5 - The swap

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The five performances follow one another at a steady pace, an endurance challenge for the dancers and principal dancers. This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de Paris, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual broadcasts, and the Cercle POP, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual and digital projects.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 4

The five performances follow one another at a steady pace, an endurance challenge for the dancers and principal dancers.This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de Paris, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opéra's 

Episode 4 - Underground, ballet, bedtime

Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Ep.4/7

The dancers discover Tokyo's Bunka Kaikan theatre, the technicians try to make themselves understood by their Japanese colleagues, and time is running out as the premiere of Swan Lake approaches. This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of the Opéra national de Paris, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual broadcasts, and the Cercle POP, patron of the Opéra's audiovisual and digital projects.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 3

The dancers discover Tokyo's Bunka Kaikan theatre, the technicians try to make themselves understood by their Japanese colleagues, and time is running out as the premiere of Swan Lake approaches.This documentary is supported by Lexus, official car of

Episode 3 - Towards the premiere

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Rehearsals started at a steady pace, but promotions and injuries are causing changes in the cast.This documentary is supported by Lexus, Sponsor of POP's innovative content, the Fondation Orange, Sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, Major donors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual projects.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 2

Rehearsals started at a steady pace, but promotions and injuries are causing changes in the cast. This documentary is supported by Lexus, Sponsor of POP's innovative content, the Fondation Orange, Sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, 

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The documentary series comprises 7 episodes, all available on POP.A tour in Japan is announced, while the young dancers wait to find out if they will be participating. The technicians begin to prepare the sets and costumes. For the Étoiles Myriam Ould-Braham and Mathieu Ganio, this will be their last tour. This documentary is supported by Lexus, Sponsor of POP's innovative content, the Fondation Orange, Sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, Major donors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual projects.

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Dancing in Tokyo: the secrets of a tour - Episode 1

The documentary series comprises 7 episodes, all available on POP. A tour in Japan is announced, while the young dancers wait to find out if they will be participating. The technicians begin to prepare the sets and costumes. For the Étoiles Myriam Ou

Épisode 1 - Who is coming

In autumn 2022, Kenneth McMillan's Mayerling entered the Paris Opera repertoire. A challenge for both the dancers and artistic teams.Sumptuous sets and costumes, breathtaking pas de deux, a unique male lead and a multitude of supporting roles... the ballet created by the British choreographer is a passionate love story, that is both emotionally intense and technically demanding.Étoile dancers Mathieu Ganio and Ludmila Pagliero, along with the Paris Opera's artistic teams, share with us their journey through discovery, rehearsals, and preparations for this tour de force. This documentary is supported by the Fondation Orange, Sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, Major donors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual projects.

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Behind the scenes of Mayerling

In autumn 2022, Kenneth McMillan's Mayerling entered the Paris Opera repertoire. A challenge for both the dancers and artistic teams. Sumptuous sets and costumes, breathtaking pas de deux, a unique male lead and a multitude of supporting roles... the

A documentary by Anne-Solen Douguet

In July 2022, the Paris Opera inaugurated registrations for the first auditions for its new Lyric Troupe, destined to perform as of the 2023/2024 season.From auditions to performances on the stages of the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille, this exclusive documentary explores the reasons that led the Paris Opera to re-establish a Lyric Troupe and reveals the voices, backgrounds and personalities of the seven singers recruited for this first season.Their stories shed light on the aspirations of a young generation of opera singers and the expectations of a leading international institution. With the support of the Fondation Orange, sponsor of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, Patrons of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects© Opéra national de Paris - 2024

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The Lyric Troupe

In July 2022, the Paris Opera inaugurated registrations for the first auditions for its new Lyric Troupe, destined to perform as of the 2023/2024 season. From auditions to performances on the stages of the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille, this 

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In 2021, Pierre Lacotte offered the dancers of the Ballet de l'Opéra his latest creation, Le Rouge et le Noir (The Red and the Black), based on Stendhal's masterpiece. Choreographer, ballet master and former Premier Danseur trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School, Pierre Lacotte has remounted several of the great romantic ballets in the Company's repertoire.For this piece adapted from the novel, he created the libretto, choreography, sets and costumes. Following the choreographer through the various stages of creation, the documentary traces the work of transmission and elaboration, from studio rehearsals with soloists and the Corps de Ballet, to set and costume design in the Paris Opera's workshops.Through this sumptuous dance fresco, Pierre Lacotte, who died in 2023, has offered a genuine tribute to the Paris Opera Ballet and to all those involved in the production.

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The Red and the Black - The Red and the Black

In 2021, Pierre Lacotte offered the dancers of the Ballet de l'Opéra his latest creation, Le Rouge et le Noir (The Red and the Black), based on Stendhal's masterpiece. Choreographer, ballet master and former Premier Danseur trained at the Paris Opera

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The creative process - Le Rouge et le Noir

The son of two Étoile dancers, Mathieu Ganio seemed destined for a stellar career. A distinguished danseur noble, he is renowned for his elegance and partnering skills. This documentary delves into his close bond with his mother Dominique Khalfouni, his sister Marine Ganio and his emblematic partners including Isabelle Ciaravola, Dorothée Gilbert, Ludmila Pagliero, Amandine Albisson...A touching story that offers an intimate glimpse into a family legacy and takes us behind the scenes of the Paris Opera Ballet. Coproduction: Delange Production, Opéra National de Paris and Wowow Inc Directed by: Marlène Ionesco

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Mathieu Ganio, a romantic Étoile

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[PLAYLIST] Mathieu Gano, Étoile dancer

The son of two Étoile dancers, Mathieu Ganio seemed destined for a stellar career. A distinguished danseur noble, he is renowned for his elegance and partnering skills. This documentary delves into his close bond with his mother Dominique Khalfouni, 

A jealous husband, gossiping neighbors, a woman about to give birth, young people who want to escape poverty... Street Scene portrays the inhabitants and dramas of a dilapidated New York neighborhood during a heat wave. In setting playwright Elmer Rice’s play to music, Kurt Weill reveals the tragedy inherent in the daily life of lower-class New Yorkers between the wars. After moving to the United States in 1935 to escape Nazism, the composer created an “American opera” in 1947 that blends European influences and the Broadway musical into a fluid score. This new production of Street Scene, performed by singers from the Paris Opera Academy, is presented at the MC93 in Bobigny, a new chapter in a long-standing partnership between the two institutions. Excerpts from Street Scene are presented under license from The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, Inc.

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Street Scenes

A jealous husband, gossiping neighbors, a woman about to give birth, young people who want to escape poverty... Street Scene portrays the inhabitants and dramas of a dilapidated New York neighborhood during a heat wave.In setting playwright Elmer Ric