As an Australian first, stunning live performances of the Paris Opera and Ballet are being filmed on stage and brought straight to our cinema screens.
Presented in high definition and surround sound for the ultimate indulgence will be a season of eight operas and ballets from one of the world's premiere opera and ballet companies.
Founded in the 17th century, the Paris Opera performs annually to a live audience of 800 000 people at the Opera Bastille and Palais Garnier in Paris. The filmed performances allow Australian audiences to experience the operas like they have the best seats in the house without the plane ticket.
A must-see for all lovers of opera, ballet and music.
Paris Opera Season
strong>The Tales of Hoffman: An opera by Jacques Offenbach - 24, 25 and 28 Nov 2012Carmen: An opera by Georges Bizet - 16, 17 and 20 Feb 2013
Don Quixote: A ballet choreographed by the late Rudolf Nureyev - 9, 10 and 13 Mar
Falstaff: An opera by Guiseppe Verdi - 25, 26 and 29 May 2013
Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony: A ballet with music by Gustav Mahler - 15, 16 and 19 Jun 2013
Hansel and Gretel: An opera by Engelbert Humperdinck - 29, 30 June and 3 Jul 2013
La Gioconda: An opera by Amilcare Ponchielli - 13, 14 and 17 Jul 2013
La Sylphide: A ballet by Pierre Lacotte - 27, 28 and 31 Jul 2013
Tickets: $27/$24 for concession and Palace Movie Club Members and other prices on application
The Paris Opera season is exclusive to Palace Cinemas.
