Brigands in search of a new exploit, a Spanish delegation, a massive heist, a not-so-honest cashier, carabinieri who always arrive too late: the ingredients, disguises, twists and turns in Offenbach’s opéra‑bouffe, first performed in 1869 at the Théâtre des Variétés, are so abundant that they make the story utterly extravagant. But little matter ! Set to Meilhac and Halévy’s vivacious libretto, the composer of La Belle Hélène serves up a hilarious little gem, all the while mocking the financial circles of the Second Empire. Absent from the Paris Opera for over thirty years, Les Brigands takes the Palais Garnier for the first time by storm in a new production directed by Barrie Kosky. This aficionado of Offenbach’s music, who sees in this zany comedy a kinship with Dadaism, recreates the rhythm and folly of a joyously amoral society.

THE BRIGANDS Falsacappa : chief of the band Fiorella : his daughter, mastermind and muse of the group Pietro : Falsacappa’s right-hand man Fragoletto : Fiorella’s suitor and aspiring brigand Carmagnola, Domino, Barbavano, Zerlina, Fiammetta, Bianca, Cicinella, Sangrietta, Tortilla, Burratina, Castagnetta, Pizzaiolo, Flamenco, Zucchini,Siestasubito and other brigands with shifting identities The Captain of the Carabinieri and his men always late and/or drunkAT THE HOTEL Pipo: the manager Pipa: his wife Pipetta: his daughter Kitchen staff, waiters and waitressesTHE SPANIARDS The Princess of Granada Adolphe her page The tutor The Count of Gloria-Cassis Aristocrats of the court THE ITALIANS The Prince of Mantua The Baron of Campotasso The Budget Minister sometimes called “the Treasurer” The Marchioness The Duchess Ladies and Gentlemen of the court Clergy

"Les Brigands" by Jacques Offenbach (season 24/25)

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Brigands in search of a new exploit, a Spanish delegation, a massive heist, a not-so-honest cashier, carabinieri who always arrive too late: the ingredients, disguises, twists and turns in Offenbach’s opéra‑bouffe, first performed in 1869 at the Théâ

Jacques Offenbach

In July 2024, eighteen young dancers from around the world were selected through the Paris Opera Ballet company's external entrance competition. They make up the inaugural class of the Junior Ballet, a new and ambitious company.For these artists, aged between seventeen and twenty-three, joining the Paris Opera is a dream come true and marks the beginning of a two-year journey. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 1

In July 2024, eighteen young dancers from around the world were selected through the Paris Opera Ballet company's external entrance competition. They make up the inaugural class of the Junior Ballet, a new and ambitious company. For these artists, ag

Episode 1 - Artists Return to Work

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The pace is picking up. The Junior Ballet must master a demanding repertoire in preparation for the tour scheduled for May. George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, José Martinez, not to mention Noé Soulier... so many different styles and choreographies that are sometimes difficult to master.Technique, emotion, discipline, auditions: the young artists learn and progress every day. As the days go by, the group bonds around a common goal: dancing together. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 2

The pace is picking up. The Junior Ballet must master a demanding repertoire in preparation for the tour scheduled for May. George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, José Martinez, not to mention Noé Soulier... so many different style

Episode 2 - Let's get to work!

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At the beginning of 2025, a new chapter begins: the Junior Ballet joins the Paris Opera Ballet as understudies — a first-time experience.On the programme: The Sleeping Beauty by Rudolf Nureyev, a spectacular production that has not been staged for ten years. The dancers must learn every role, every position — sometimes at the very last minute.A challenge that blends the stress of performance with the intense joy of being part of it. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 3

At the beginning of 2025, a new chapter begins: the Junior Ballet joins the Paris Opera Ballet as understudies — a first-time experience. On the programme: The Sleeping Beauty by Rudolf Nureyev, a spectacular production that has not been staged for t

Episode 3 - La Belle, the Ballet, and the Junior

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Final adjustments in the studio, rehearsals, costume fittings… The long-awaited moment has arrived: a three-month tour across France and Europe.The group must adapt to each venue, give their best on stage, and keep progressing. Injuries, cast changes, successes, and encounters with the audience shape this intense period.The bond between the dancers grows stronger, even as the entrance competition for the main company approaches, bringing its share of uncertainty.What comes next for these young artists? For now, they must keep dancing — until the end of summer. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 4

Final adjustments in the studio, rehearsals, costume fittings… The long-awaited moment has arrived: a three-month tour across France and Europe. The group must adapt to each venue, give their best on stage, and keep progressing. Injuries, cast change

Episode 4 - First Tour

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In an 18th century fascinated by the question of the relationship between nature and culture, the theme of the desert island proved particularly fertile. Adopting a libretto by Metastasio, Joseph Haydn interweaves another subject dear to the Enlightenment: the war of the sexes. Costanza, stranded for thirteen years on a desert island with her younger sister Silvia, and believing that her husband has abandoned her, has developed a loathing for men that she passes on to her younger sister. In reality, the husband in question was kidnapped by pirates when they were shipwrecked. Fortunately, misunderstandings and misconceptions eventually give way to a joyous quartet of rejoicings. Premiered in 1779 at the Palais Esterházy, this immensely expressive “azione teatrale”, in which accompanied recitatives merge with arias and ensembles, is performed by the artists in residence at the Academy in a new staging by Simon Valastro.

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In an 18th century fascinated by the question of the relationship between nature and culture, the theme of the desert island proved particularly fertile. Adopting a libretto by Metastasio, Joseph Haydn interweaves another subject dear to the Enlighte

Joseph Haydn

Adagio, Pas de deux - Dance of the Prince and ClaraThis series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince.These rehearsals are guided by Florence Clerc, Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, who danced this ballet alongside Rudolf Nureyev at the time of its creation.She shares her experience, the memory of the work, her interpretation, and the rigor inherent in Nureyev’s style. © Opéra national de Paris, 2025

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Adagio, Pas de deux - Dance of the Prince and Clara This series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and 

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Clara's variationThis series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince.These rehearsals are guided by Florence Clerc, Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, who danced this ballet alongside Rudolf Nureyev at the time of its creation.She shares her experience, the memory of the work, her interpretation, and the rigor inherent in Nureyev’s style. © Opéra national de Paris, 2025

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Clara's variation This series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince. Thes

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CodaThis series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince.These rehearsals are guided by Florence Clerc, Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, who danced this ballet alongside Rudolf Nureyev at the time of its creation.She shares her experience, the memory of the work, her interpretation, and the rigor inherent in Nureyev’s style. © Opéra national de Paris, 2025

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Coda This series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince. These rehearsals 

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Variation of the PrinceThis series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince.These rehearsals are guided by Florence Clerc, Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, who danced this ballet alongside Rudolf Nureyev at the time of its creation.She shares her experience, the memory of the work, her interpretation, and the rigor inherent in Nureyev’s style. © Opéra national de Paris, 2025

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Variation of the Prince This series invites viewers to follow the rehearsals of emblematic excerpts from the second act of The Nutcracker in Rudolf Nureyev’s version, featuring Étoile dancers Dorothée Gilbert as Clara and Guillaume Diop as the Prince