Théâtre du Châtelet, musical theater of Paris

L. A. Dance Project

Benjamin Millepied, who's just been nominated at the head of the Opera de Paris' Ballet, introces us to his company, based in Los Angeles. The choreographer will propose two of his works including a world premiere, Reflections, as weel as one by Forsythe and one by Cunningham.

May 23-25

I Was Looking at the Ceiling…

… and Then I Saw the Sky

The title is what a character says in this songplay by John Adams written in 1995, a year after Los Angeles great earthquake.

After Nixon in China last year, this is a new production of the Châtelet, staged by Giorgio Barberio Corsetti.

June 11-19

Les étés de la Danse

Vienna's Opera National Ballet

This year, Manuel Legris' company (Vienna's Opera National Ballet) is the invited of the 9th edition of the Dance festival, dedicated to Rudolf Noureev : 3 gala nights, his Don Quichotte. Also feature a mixed program (Dawson, Pickett, Maillot, de Bana).

21 shows running July 4-27

Les Amateurs !

15 concerts, 45 musicians, 5 masterclasses… The festival leans toward more chamber music but is still dedicated to its favourite instrument : the piano !

June 5-10