Verdi's Aida

Until March 27, 2021
Location
Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
Capacity 2700 seats
Duration
3 hours 5 minutes
With intermission
Details
Opera
Recommended for all ages
In Italian with French and English subtitles
Highlights: Verdi's Aida
The greatest lyrical melodies and trumpet arias composed by Verdi will resound on the stage of the Opéra Bastille. Aïda is a tragic story of love, jealousy and betrayal which will be presented in a triumphant staging by Lott de Beer and under the musical direction of Michele Mariotti with the immense singers such as Sondra Radvanovsky, Elīna Garanča, Jonas Kaufmann and Ludovic Tézier.
To make your experience an unforgettable one, you will be able to choose from a selection of unique add-ons upon booking, such as a private cocktail, or a glass of champagne and exclusive access to the Salon Berlioz. See below for more details.
Story: Verdi's Aida
During the time of the Pharaohs, the Egyptian general Radames and the Ethiopian slave Aida are in love with each other, but their love is threatened by the war between the two countries. Aida is the slave of Princess Amnéris who is herself in love with Radames. Between the jealousy of the princess and the choice which the lovers will have to make, their love can only unite them in death.
Verdi's heart-wrenching opera will demonstrate rare sensitivity and depth. It will take you back in time to the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.
Add-Ons & Special Experiences
Looking for more than a standard ticket to the show? To make your experience an unforgettable one, you will be able to choose one of the following upgrated offers at the time of booking:
Private Dinner Cocktail + Champagne + Programme + Show (6 pers. minimum)
This package includes an exclusive private lounge, an assortment of 25 appetisers per person, champagne, wines and soft drinks.
Private Cocktail + Champagne + Programme + Show (6 pers. minimum)
This package includes an exclusive private lounge, an assortment of 10 appetisers per person, champagne and soft drinks.
Champagne + Programme + Exclusive Access to Salon Berlioz + Show
This package is available even after standard sales for the opera are closed. It includes a glass of champagne, a show programme, and exclusive access to the Opéra Bastille's beautiful Salon Berlioz, reserved for primary ticket holders. A result of our official partnership with the Friends of Paris Opera Association, the package can only be purchased via the Theatre in Paris box office.
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Opéra Bastille
Opéra Bastille
Designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott, the building was commissioned by French President François Mitterrand and inaugurated in 1989. For years many had lamented the lack of a modern venue in Paris capable of welcoming modern concerts and performances with different acoustic approaches, and the flexibility that a modulable venue lends. A movement started in the 1960s called for a larger new venue in Paris that would appeal to the masses, a modern compliment to the elaborate Palais Garnier. Just over 100 years after the inauguration of the Palais Garnier, the demands finally won over the newly-elected President Mitterrand, who supported the project as the headliner among many modern works launched during his term. Selecting the popular Bastille neighborhood for its ease of accessibility from Paris and the surrounding areas, the old Bastille Train Station was destroyed to make way for the construction of the new venue. The building was completed just in time for the bicentenary of the French Revolution.
The venue has undergone many changes in direction resulting from varying political affiliations, and has undergone major renovations since its construction to repair and to soundproof the entire structure. Unlike other auditorium designs, each and every seat at the Opéra Bastille guarantees an unrestricted view of the stage. With its white glass ceiling, crisp gray compliments, and black seating adorned with rich oak, the venue is an ode to modernity and simplistic design. From the exterior, made of blue granite from Brittany and blocks of glass, light is reflected from every corner of this angular venue.
Fast facts Capacity: 2745 Handicap Accessible: Yes - in order to guarantee access to specific locations, we ask that you make your reservation at least 15 days before the performance. Air conditioning: Yes Heating: Yes