Heaven & Hell: Opéra Comique at the Grand Palais

About the Event

In this new score, Pascal Dusapin brings together two spiritual worlds: the visionary élan of William Blake and the liturgical solemnity of the Requiem mass. In Latin and English, this large‐scale choral form for three choirs, a soloist and an instrumental ensemble sets calls for eternal peace and salvation in dialogue with the celebration of human energy. This 'operatorio', to use the composer's word, will be premiered by more than 200 performers in a staging by Netia Jones. A commission from the Opéra‐Comique presented as part of the 3rd edition of the Grand Palais d'été festival.

Practical Information

Due to renovation works, this performance will not take place at the Opéra Comique but at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Due to renovation works at the Opéra Comique, the performances of the operas this season 2026/2027 will take place in different venues in Paris. Please make sure you double check the exact address of your performance.

Cast / Production

Musical composition and libretto Pascal Dusapin • Conception, Netia Jones • Musical direction, Mathieu Romano • With Christel Loetzsch • Choirs, Ensemble Aedes, Maîtrise Populaire de l'Opéra‐Comique • Amateur choirs, Ensemble vocal Bergamasque, Chœur de Grenelle, Chœur de chambre OTrente