The staging of Tosca at the Opéra national de Paris presents a powerful reinterpretation of Puccini’s masterpiece set in an 1800s Rome marked by political strife and emotional tension. The lead character, Floria Tosca, finds herself confronted with a powerful authority in Baron Scarpia and must navigate the moral dilemma of saving the man she loves, Mario Cavaradossi. The dramatic twist of the story unfolds within a framework where art, passion and power intersect deeply. The production emphasizes both the theatrical and the psychological dimension, highlighting how love can be challenged by external forces and how individual choice becomes crucial in a world that seems inescapable.
The retrospective at the Musée du Luxembourg explores the visionary universe of Leonora Carrington, shaped by Surrealism, myth and esotericism. Paintings and drawings reveal a poetics grounded in transformation and ambiguity. A body of work that anticipates key themes of contemporary thought, from gender to the freedom of imagination.
The first major retrospective in Paris dedicated to Henry Taylor. Around one hundred works showcase the American artist's painting, built around portraiture and the depiction of everyday life, intertwining personal memory, African-American history, and a dialogue with modern tradition.
At the Musée Carnavalet an exhibition traces the life and work of Madame de Sévigné through letters, portraits and objects, revealing seventeenth-century Paris through the eyes of one of its sharpest observers.
In Paris the Musée Jacquemart-André presents Verdi’s Rigoletto in an immersive staging set within the museum’s opulent salons. The opera, adapted for an intimate ensemble and featured voices, unfolds in close proximity to the audience and is paired with a tour of the art collection.
