Don Carlos at the Opéra Bastille: Verdi's masterpiece

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Don Carlos, one of Giuseppe Verdi 's most powerful operas, atOpéra Bastille from March 29 to April 25, 2025. Inspired by Friedrich Schiller's drama, Don Carlos is a monumental fresco of political intrigue, religious conflict and impossible love.

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Created in 1867, Don Carlos explores human dilemmas and the tensions between power and the individual. The story takes place in Spain, at the heart of the conflicts between Philip II, an authoritarian king, and his son Don Carlos, who is in love with Queen Elisabeth, promised to his father. This intense drama is carried by Giuseppe Verdi 's sublime arias and sublimated by Krzysztof Warlikowski's staging.

The Opéra Bastille, with its remarkable acoustics and prestigious setting, is the ideal setting for this masterpiece. Classical music lovers and neophytes alike will be captivated by the intensity of the voices and the depth of the emotions. Don Carlos was originally commissioned by the Paris Opera in 1867, and returns in 2025 to light up the Paris stage.

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Giuseppe Verdi is one of the most famous opera composers in history, a symbol of Italian Romanticism. Author of such timeless masterpieces as La Traviata, Aida and Rigoletto, he revolutionized opera with his poignant melodies and deeply human characters. Verdi 's patriotic commitment to the unification of Italy and his art, which combines dramatic intensity and musical beauty, left their mark on his era. His works continue to fascinate opera lovers the world over, such as his masterpiece Don Carlos, soon to be staged at theOpéra Bastille .