Cast
Thierry Malandain Choregraphy
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Music
Jorge Gallardo Stage sets and costumes
Frédéric Vadé Set production
Françoise Dubuc et Richard Coudray Maîtres de Ballet
Orchestre Symphonique d'Euskadi
Mélanie Levy-Thiébaut Conductor
Presentation
CREATION
The director of Château de Versailles Spectacles, Laurent Brunner, has invited Thierry Malandain to create Marie-Antoinette in 2019, on symphonies by Joseph Haydn.
After Cinderella (2013) and The Beauty and the Beast (2015), also created for the Royal Opera of Versailles, Thierry Malandain will stage another figure of the collective imaginary, sometimes presented in a caricatural way as “The Austrian woman” or “Mrs Deficit”.
However, rather than balls, receptions and jewellery, her taste for the arts, theatre, music and dance is less well known. Marie-Antoinette had staff dedicated to the organisation of her entertainment, but she took care personally of court spectacles and was also involved in Paris ones. She was the protector of many artists, notably Christoph Willibald Gluck, her music teacher in Vienna, and called to Paris the choreographer Jean-Georges Noverre – considered as the founder of modern ballet – who was appointed Maître de Ballet at the opera in 1775. She sang, played the harpsichord and harp and sometimes acted, with a preference for plays with ariettas. But the role of her life was that of Dauphine and then Queen of France, between etiquette, idleness, frivolity and intrigues.
From this highly theatrical material, Thierry Malandain will pursue his exploration of the favourite themes of his repertoire.
Coproduction: Opéra Royal Château de Versailles Spectacles ; Orchestre Symphonique d'Euskadi de Donostia / San Sebastián ; Donostia Kultura - Victoria Eugenia Antzokia de Donostia / San Sebastián - Ballet T ; CCN Malandain Ballet Biarritz ; Opéra de Reims ; Music Hall Antwerpen.
Partners: Opéra de Vichy ; Teatro de la Maestranza y salas del Arenal de Séville (Espagne).
PROGRAMME
Malandain Ballet Biarritz
Marie-Antoinette
Ballet for 22 dancers
The 2019 Gala of the Friends of the Royal Opera will be held on March 31st during the ballet Marie-Antoinette (7 pm session) to benefit the musical season of the Royal Opera House. Experience a dazzling evening at Versailles with a champagne reception in the sumptuous neo-Gothic setting of the Crusades Room and a grand dinner in the majestic Gallery of Great Battles.
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Prices
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PRESTIGE CATEGORY: Excellent seats with complimentary glass of champagne and programme.
PRESTIGE VIP CATEGORY: Best seats in house with complimentary glass of champagne and programme.
Boxes 13 and 14 (Corbeille, Balcon Royal and Colonnade): depending on the show and the setting, seats may have limited visibility on ranks 2, 3 and 4.
To ensure the best welcome possible, people with limited mobility are advised to book their seats by telephone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89.
REDUCED RATE applicable to under 26s, Chateau de Versailles Spectacles card holders and groups of more than 10 people (excluding special company offer).
Holders of the 2 day Chateau de Versailles passport: reduced rate applicable to reservation by telephone only at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 or directly on site on the day of the event (subject to availability).
→ Detailed conditions on the Chateau de Versailles website
In case of any technical problem, the box office service remain available to complete your order by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday-Friday from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm).
