Life at the Scottish court could be sweet: Princess Ginevra and Prince Ariodante are in love, and their wedding is soon to be celebrated. But their happiness is short-lived. The cunning Polinesso, driven by lust and ambition, falsely accuses Ginevra of infidelity, shattering her honour and removing his rival. Inspired by an episode from Ludovico Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso, Georg Friedrich Handel composed Ariodante in 1735 for Covent Garden in London. This opera seria is a masterpiece of the Baroque repertoire, rich in intricate arias and deep emotional resonance, including the famous lament Scherza infida. Renowned Baroque specialist Robert Carsen directs a production that delves into the psychological complexity of the characters and explores themes of power, enhanced by kilts, Celtic dances, and subtle references to the modern British royal family.
Cristian Măcelaru opens the Orchestre National de France’s season with a program uniting Gershwin and Ravel. A journey between Europe and America at the Maison de la Radio Auditorium, shaped by musical modernity.
On 9 November 2025, the Orchestre de Paris performs a concert at the Palais Garnier dedicated to Dvořák and his American years. The programme includes chamber works and the iconic American Quartet, a musical journey between Europe and the United States.
The Musée Guimet presents Manga. Tout un art !, a three-part exhibition highlighting the cultural and artistic roots of manga. From 19 November 2025 to 9 March 2026, the itinerary traces its origins, contemporary evolution, and influence on fashion and visual arts.
Three centuries after Greuze’s birth, the Petit Palais pays tribute to the painter with a retrospective focused on childhood. Around one hundred works reveal a fragile and emotional world, filled with tenderness and unease. An exploration of eighteenth-century childhood through art, philosophy, and society.
