



A mythical quest for humanity unfolds in Richard Strauss's most fantastical opera, staged with poetic clarity by Barrie Kosky at the prestigious Festival d'Aix. Klaus Mäkelä leads the Orchestre de Paris through luminous, emotionally charged performances by an exceptional cast including Nina Stemme.
Opera festival highlight
Philosophical fantasy
World-class orchestra
Luminous musical direction
Tips
🎭"Une distribution d'exception" (JDS)
🧥bring a cardigan — AC runs cold
🚻prioritize intermission: bar or bathroom, not both
Friday, July 3, 7:00 PM
La Femme sans ombre
July 3 at 7pm
+4Aix-en-Provence




A mythical quest for humanity unfolds in Richard Strauss's most fantastical opera, staged with poetic clarity by Barrie Kosky at the prestigious Festival d'Aix. Klaus Mäkelä leads the Orchestre de Paris through luminous, emotionally charged performances by an exceptional cast including Nina Stemme.
Opera festival highlight
Philosophical fantasy
World-class orchestra
Luminous musical direction
Tips
🎭"Une distribution d'exception" (JDS)
🧥bring a cardigan — AC runs cold
🚻prioritize intermission: bar or bathroom, not both
Friday, July 3, 7:00 PM
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