Outgoing
Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre 2
Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre 3
Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre 4
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Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre

Bordeaux

Majestic and exotic, this rare revival of Augusta Holmès' 1895 opera brings Wagnerian grandeur to the Balkans. An unseen-in-a-century epic of love and war unfolds at Bordeaux's magnificent neoclassical opera house.

Wagnerian influences
18th-century Balkan drama
Historic opera house
Lyrical spectacle

Tips

🎭"the concert hall is a gem"
🎼blends Wagner, Saint-Saëns, Moussorgski
🎫book guided tours if no performance

Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre

Pl. de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France

Upcoming at Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre

Friday, Jun 12
Histoires d’amour

Histoires d’amour

June 12

Romeo and Juliet come alive through Gounod and Prokofiev at Bordeaux's magnificent 18th-century opera house. This week of "Love Stories" pairs soaring music with the beauty and heartbreak of Shakespeare's iconic romance.

Dispositif d’audiodescriptions

Dispositif d’audiodescriptions

June 12 at 2pm

Experience opera with your ears wide open. This live audio narration describes every gesture, costume, and scene change through your headset, preceded by a hands-on sensory visit that brings the staging to life before the curtain rises.

Chantons Roméo et Juliette

Chantons Roméo et Juliette

June 12 at 2pm

A participatory opera where kids join the chorus singing Gounod's famous arias. Ages 8+ can learn the music beforehand through online tutorials and workshops, then perform alongside professionals in this family-friendly adaptation of Shakespeare's lovers.