Considered too realistic at its premiere in 1853, La Traviata remains one of the essential operas in the lyric repertoire. At the end of the first act, Violetta proclaims sempre libera (always free): is this a feminist plea ahead of its time or a tragic illusion? From the ballroom to the confines of the sanatorium, Verdi infuses his masterpiece with ardent music, sometimes breathless, but constantly seeking to free itself from conventions to achieve authentic beauty. Silvia Paoli, one of the great directors of our time, dares a powerful and virtuoso dramaturgical gesture, in total osmosis with the direction of Roderick Cox who brings this iconic score to incandescence, ideally served by the solar soprano of Ruzan Mantashyan and the very remarkable tenor Omer Kobiljak.

La Traviata

Opéra Comédie

At the invitation of its Artistic Director, Renaud Capuçon, the OPRL made its debut with Lionel Bringuier at the Aix-en-Provence Easter Festival, immersing itself in Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Symphony (1893) as he shared his quest for happiness, his emotional breakdown, and his unhappiness. Joined by Emmanuel Pahud, a virtuoso flautist among the world's finest, the Orchestra and its conductor launched into the formidable passages of Khachaturian's Flute Concerto , a work that is at times dramatic and at times exuberant, in which the composer also reveals his Armenian roots.

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A flute on the road

Grand Théâtre de Provence

Le Corum

Led by the artists of the choir and the musicians of the Opera Orchestra, as well as other talented guest artists, the Petits Parcours take the form of mini-concerts or short, fun musical pieces introducing children to different forms of sound and musical expression; voice, instruments, rhythms... Unforgettable moments of sharing between children and artists!

Little Tours The Three Friends

With his concerti grossi and sonatas, he not only elevated the art of the violin but also paved the way for a whole generation of composers. For the Consort, revisiting Corelli means delving into the heart of the trio sonatas, those demanding pieces where polyphony flourishes between two melodic lines carried by the violins and a basso continuo that is both rigorous and free. Partners since their training years at the Paris Conservatoire, the musicians of the Consort infuse these works with youthful energy, remarkable fluidity, and a keen sense of dialogue. Following the success of their Corelli #1 program last season, they return to deepen this exploration, driven by their unique musical identity: a sound that is both elegant and bold, a playing where the past resonates intensely in the present.

Corelli #2

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The Opera Orchestra's Midis Musicales are always a great success with audiences. These short concerts (from 45 minutes to 1 hour) are presented in a warm and friendly atmosphere and will surprise you with the richness of the offerings!

Midi Musical | Montpellier Occitanie National Opera Choir

Three performers, three stories, three spaces: Magna is an electro sabbath where dance, video, and light merge with music and trance. Inspired by electricity and magnetism, three modern-day witches celebrate the creative power of women, their magna, their great qualities: their ability to take space, to transform it, their aptitude to perceive the sensitive and the invisible, to create paths to these other dimensions and to share them. An electrifying ceremony, somewhere between rite and concert, between incantatory techno and sonic shamanism.

Magna + Ubic ( After techno live )

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied delves into Barbara's world for his new choreographic creation. Influenced since childhood by French song, he draws from this intimate memory a dance impulse nourished by the singer's powerful melodies and chiseled words.  Through a refined space, bathed in light  and immaculate drapes, bodies appear  and disappear, embodying the range of emotions that run through Barbara's work—between nostalgia, passion, gentleness, and tragedy.

Benjamin Millepied

Poulenc's Les Biches suite opens the ball with its sparkling cocktail of rococo elegance—Parisian salons are never far away, Poulenc frequented them assiduously!—and jazzy rhythms where woodwinds and strings converse in a spirited spirit. The Concerto champêtre then reveals all of Poulenc's audacity, which he had made his calling card: Justin Taylor, a refined harpsichord magician, explores the slightest contrasts between virtuoso traits and tender melodies, while the orchestra, under the direction of the talented Lucie Leguay, weaves a setting that is sometimes mocking, sometimes nostalgic. Chausson's Symphony in B-flat closes the evening with its luminous gravity. A pivotal work between Wagner and Debussy, it deploys an ardent lyricism, from the dark tremors of the adagio to the cyclical exaltation of the finale. Joyfully moving between gallant spirit and romantic depth, this concert is an invitation to a bucolic dream.

Country Concerto

This season, no fewer than three exceptional artists – Karine Deshayes, Alexandre Tharaud and Justin Taylor – are sharing their expertise during public masterclasses.

Masterclass Karine Deshayes

Fancy a coffee break like no other? The artists of the National Opera Choir and their choirmaster Noëlle Gény offer you a musical (and gourmet!) break during your day. Join us at 2:30 p.m. for a coffee before the concert!

Coffee Break #3

This connection is notably embodied by the Orchestre Tremplin, which allows young musicians from the CRR to share the podium with the Orchestra's professionals. Each season, this partnership is also enriched by concerts given by the Orchestra's musicians in the Conservatoire Auditorium. These events offer a special moment of closeness with the public and fully participate in the musical life of the city, in a spirit of transmission, influence, and openness.

The Six

Conservatoire Régional de Montpellier

At the center of the program is Schubert's essential Quintet , nicknamed "The Trout": a lively and sparkling work, where each instrument interacts with the others, blending virtuosity and lightness. Other musical gems will enrich a program where the musical exchange and the complicity of the performers are fully deployed.

In unison

Created in 1948 in Los Angeles before hitting Broadway, Magdalena blends the codes of the American musical with sounds inspired by South American traditions. Set in Colombia, on the banks of the Magdalena River, the plot immerses the viewer in a Colombian village plagued by corruption: the arrival of a foreign engineer upsets the fragile balance between local traditions, religious power, and political issues. The rich and colorful score reflects composer Villa-Lobos's ambition to fuse musical cultures. While the work was warmly acclaimed at its premiere in the United States, it remains rarely performed. Opéra Junior is reviving it this season, in a version revisited and adapted for its young performers. A rare opportunity to discover a committed, moving, and spectacular work, driven by the enthusiasm and freshness of youth.

Magdalena

A masterclass is a special moment during which young artists in training work with a major figure in the musical world. It is a space for exchange, transmission, and generosity, where we witness the work of interpretation in real time. Through the guidance of a great performer, a true sharing of experience takes place: young talents grow, refine their style, and push their limits to enhance their interpretation.

Justin Taylor Masterclass

Harpsichordist Justin Taylor will offer a suspended moment around Chopin, echoing the literary voice of Léonor de Récondo, writer and violinist, whose unique journey opens a sensitive dialogue with the composer's universe. Her new novel, Marcher dans tes pas, was published by L'Iconoclaste in 2025. An inspired evening, at the crossroads of imagination.

Justin Taylor & Léonor de Récondo

Driven by infectious energy and great interpretative finesse, the ensemble takes on some of Johann Sebastian Bach's finest concertos, combining virtuosity, balance, and expressiveness. A luminous program that highlights the richness of instrumental dialogue so dear to the Leipzig master.

Bach Concertos

To open this concert, Wagner conceived his Sigfried-Idyll as a gift to his wife Cosima, blending pastoral tenderness and miniature Wagnerian leitmotifs. An intimate dialogue woven by horns and woodwinds already imbued with nostalgia. In his Serenade Opus 44 , a jewel of spontaneity straight out of Czech folklore, Dvořák alternates joyful village dances with more nostalgic melodies. They showcase bassoons and oboes with a subtle art of counterpoint. As for Brahms, his Serenade No. 1 marks his symphonic debut and deploys his classical architecture refreshed by romantic colors. Under the expert direction of Jean-François Verdier, the Orchestre National Montpellier reveals the full palette of melodies that seem blown by the wind – from the transparency of the minuets to the majesty of the finales. A sensitive tribute to the instruments that sing, dialogue and dance.

The Voice of the Winds

Midi Musical | Winners of the Great Lyrical

The Montpellier Occitanie Orchestra is pleased to present a series of open-air concerts, in the parks and gardens of Montpellier, but also in the heart of neighborhoods, in the Maisons pour tous. Whether you come alone, as a couple, with family, or with friends, these concerts will offer you the opportunity to share unique musical moments, outside of our traditional concert halls.

Events in Montpellier

La Traviata

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

A flute on the road

Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Little Tours The Three Fr...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Corelli #2

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

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The Artelize Podcast - A ...

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The Artelize Podcast: A l...

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Midi Musical | Montpellie...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Magna + Ubic ( After tech...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Benjamin Millepied

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Country Concerto

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Masterclass Karine Deshay...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Coffee Break #3

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

The Six

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

In unison

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Magdalena

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Justin Taylor Masterclass...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Justin Taylor & Léonor de...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Bach Concertos

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

The Voice of the Winds

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Midi Musical | Winners of...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

In garden and in courtyar...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Little Tours in the Land ...

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier