PERFORMANCES
1. OPÉRA
The Opéra de Lausanne offers you the world premier of Little Red Riding Hood thanks to the talents of two young Swiss artists: Guy-François Leuenberger and Stefania Pinnelli. This new adaptation of Charles Perrault's tale will delight young and old alike.
The most famous of Berlin’s operettas finally in Lausanne! Let yourself be swept away by a tasteful mix of Tyrolean folklore, Viennese operetta and Berlin cabaret, enhanced with wild rhythms straight from across the Atlantic. What better way to brighten up your festive season.
The Opéra de Lausanne brings to life this forgotten work by Auber, a little gem in the repertoire of comic opera, which tells the story of a Cinderella who seeks to change her destiny. The story at times turns into a vaudeville, but never ever losing its depth, magnified by the freshness of Auber's music.
This new creation by Olivier Py was a huge success at the Festival d'Avignon in 2019. It tells the story of our world, sometimes troubled, but where love always wins! A beautiful lesson in positivity for young and old alike.
In this chivalrous sage, the crusader Rinaldo fights against the conjurings of the magician Armida in order to rescue his beloved Almirena. This opera - a popular of Handel's most beautiful melodies – which will launch the career of the young composer who just arrived in London.
The Opéra de Lausanne is offering a new production of one of the greatest masterpieces of bel canto. Norma not only gives us a great lesson in humility, but also enchants us with her music, which is highlighted in the famous aria Casta Diva.
2. CONCERT / RECITALS
A Vaudoise with a brilliant international career, Marina Viotti will open the season with a stunning show.
4 outstanding musicians will accompany her in an anthology of arias around the theme of love, exploiting the repertoire from opera to jazz, from Lied to cabaret songs. More than just a recital, this is a show that is striking, surprising and creates a real connection between the artists and the audience. A meeting between different worlds, because Music has no borders!
Music is a universal language, accessible to all.
Following the decision of the Canton of Vaud on 15.09.2020, a mask is compulsory in all zones of the Opera of Lausanne and for the entire duration of the performance.
Our first recital of a tenor and bass duo at the Lausanne Opera, Pavel Petrov and Kostas Smoriginas will perform a selection of Russian arias and melodies.
Both coming from the cancelled production of Eugene Onegin, this duo will take us on a journey through the musical Russia of the 19th century, thanks to excerpts from Tchaikovsky's opera and melodies by Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov, Kabalevsky among others. Young and brilliant Belarusian tenor, Pavel Petrov, who was to perform the role of Lensky, will sing alongside Kostas Smoriginas, our Onegin, an exceptional Lithuanian bass who already performed Don Giovanni 3 years ago on our stage.
Following the decision of the Canton of Vaud on 15.09.2020, a mask is compulsory in all zones of the Opera of Lausanne and for the entire duration of the performance.
An exceptional concert gala to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Casino-Théâtre de Lausanne, known to us today as the Opéra de Lausanne, a theatre whose reputation has since spread far beyond our borders. Welcoming the iconic singer and actress Rossy de Palma to animate this unique evening.
3. DANSE
Deprived of an audience since the onset of the pandemic, the Béjart Ballet Lausanne is finally back on stage, at the Opéra de Lausanne, which has invited it to open its new season. From October 2 to 11, the company will present "Basso Continuum", the latest creation by its artistic director Gil Roman, and "7 danses grecques" by Maurice Béjart.
Following the decision of the Canton of Vaud on 15.09.2020, a mask is compulsory in all zones of the Opera of Lausanne and for the entire duration of the performance.
For their return to the Opéra de Lausanne, Gil Roman and his dancers invite you to a fascinating encounter with one of the greatest masters of contemporary music: Pierre Henri. His influence had deeply shaped Maurice Béjart at the beginning of his career.