Sessions

Friday 13 December • 20h00

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Sunday 15 December • 15h00

Relax sessions

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Tuesday 17 December • 20h00

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Thursday 19 December • 19h00

William Christie's special birthday evening | Dress code : chic

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Saturday 21 December • 20h00

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This eighteenth century opera ballet was a total show. The 1739 creation celebrated the virtuosity of ballet, songs, ensemble and orchestra with its transforming decor and amorous, rather than mythological, intrigues. Rameau really displayed his genius and won a resounding triumph.

Hébé, goddess of youth, cannot bear Mount Olympus anymore and decides to sample human pleasures on the banks of the river Seine.

In her honour, Love organises three performances, each showcasing the power of youth over hearts when combined with « lyrical talent » – poetry, music or dance. Sapho, Iphise and Eglé are the heroines of these sung and danced scenes.

Iconic figure of the Opéra-Comique since Atys came as a revelation in 1987 under the stage direction of Jean- Marie Villégier, William Christie is back with Les Arts Florissants on the occasion his 80th birthday. Robert Carsen joins him to celebrate the arts’ endless ability to regenerate love and boost youthfulness.

Opera-Ballet in one Prologue and three Entrées. Libretto by Antoine-César Gautier de Montdorge. Created on 21st May 1739 at the Académie Royale de Musique (Opera)

Musical direction, William Christie • Stage direction, Robert Carsen • With Emmanuelle de Negri, Lea Desandre, Ana Vieira Leite, Antonin Rondepierre, Cyril Auvity, Marc Mauillon, Lisandro Abadie, Renato Dolcini, Matthieu Walendzik • Choir and Orchestra Les Arts Florissants

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Estimated duration : 2h50, including intermission - Salle Favart
215, 175, 115, 80, 50, 35, 15, 6 €

Show performed in French with French and English surtitles

The doors of the opera-house open 45 minutes before the performance.

Audio description (EN)

Some operas are available in audio description. "Image whisperers” are also available on demand.
More info on this page

People with reduced mobility

16 seats are dedicated to people with reduced mobility, on reservation at the box office or by phone. Access to the lift is located 5 rue Favart
+33 1 70 23 01 44 | accessibilite@opera-comique.com

Visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing

Headsets and magnetic loops are available at the ticket inspection desk, on deposit of your ID. Material in Braille and large prints is available free of charge, on site.

Relax sessions

Relax sessions offer a inclusive caring environment for people whose disability (autism, multiple disabilities, mental or psychic disability, Alzheimer…) may give rise to atypical and unpredictable behaviour during the show.

Aged 10 and older

Les Pléiades

Around the show
Each lyrical production is accompanied by our Pléiades, which extend and enrich the content of the performances in accessible, offbeat, prospective or intimate formats.

Family event

Young audiences programme

Sharing Songs

October 04, 2024 to June 14, 2025

Concerts and recitals

Masterclass of the Académie with William Christie

December 18, 2024

Concerts and recitals

Love of song | Lea Desandre et Thomas Dunford

December 20, 2024

Event

Evening | Les Fêtes d'Hébé

December 21, 2024

Family event

Young audiences programme

Parent and child workshops

November 10, 2024 to June 10, 2025

Before the show

To discover

45 minutes before the performance : The keys to the show with the dramaturge of the Opéra Comique (in french)
Salle Bizet | Free

To relax

The intermission bar offers drinks and light refreshments as soon as the theatre doors open.

Accessibility

Audiodescription (In French) | Friday 13 December at 8 pm and Sunday 15 December at 3 pm
This opera is available in audio description. "Image whisperers” are also available on demand.

Relax session | Sunday 15 December at 3 pm
Relax sessions offer a inclusive caring environment for people whose disability may give rise to atypical and unpredictable behaviour during the show.