Rossini's work seen through the prism of modernity... This is what the Opéra Garnier is offering with several performances of its famous opera buffa, The Barber of Seville, from June 10 to July 13, 2025. The composer's work is adapted from the novel of the same name by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais.
If you're familiar with French literature, you'll know the story: Figaro, a barber by trade, comes to the aid of Count Almaviva to win the heart of Rosine, who is in the grip of Doctor Bartholo. With the help of Don Basilio, Bartholo intends to marry his ward. An impossible love story between Rosine and Almaviva, as opera loves them, which ends on a high note for the two lovebirds, not without the help of the ingenious Figaro, never short of ideas and disguises.
The opera is staged here by Damiano Michieletto, a native of Venice, cradle of the Commedia delle'Arte, and capable of retranscribing the"burlesque vein of Rossinian music" found in the original version. A transposition of the work to a contemporary Seville,"inspired by the cinema of Almodovar"... In short, an opportunity to rediscover a masterpiece of French literature through the prism of Rossini's composition, as well as one of the most popular works among opera lovers. Shall we go, folks?
Dates and Opening Time
From June 10, 2025 to July 13, 2025
Location
Opéra de Paris - Palais Garnier
8 Rue Scribe
75009 Paris 9
Access
Metro: Opéra station (lines 3, 7 or 8) Auber (RER A)
Prices
€15 - €200
Average duration
3 h
15 min
Booking
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More information
Performances January 14, 17, 22, 29, February 1, 4, 7 and 12 at 7:30pm, January 26 and February 9 at 2:30pm. Opening night January 11 at 7:30pm. Under 40" performances January 20 at 7:30pm.
