Lyrical Festival in Paris 2025: Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Lakmé, Strong Women in Opera
Paris, Jacquemart‐André Museum
About the Event
We invite you to the inaugural Opera Festival in Paris, which will take place from July 3 to 12, 2025. During four unforgettable evenings, artists will perform in front of an audience, presenting a new perspective on iconic opera excerpts, such as Carmen, Don Giovanni, L'elisir d'amore, Rigoletto, La Bohème, Roméo et Juliette, Norma, and others – all in creative productions that bring these masterpieces to life.
This evening is dedicated to iconic opera characters – strong, independent, and unforgettable women. From the charming Carmen to the playful Susanna from The Marriage of Figaro, along with the daring seductresses of Gershwin and the pioneering composer Augusta Holmès, these strong women will take us on an exciting journey. Whether you are an opera lover or simply curious, immerse yourself in the intimacy of this performance – exceptional musical intensity.
Program:
PART ONE
Women as co‐conspirators or rivals
Léo Delibes
"Duo des fleurs"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro
"Cinque… dieci… venti !"
Duettino "Se a caso Madama"
"Sull'aria"
"Aprite un po' quegli occhi"
"Via resti servita, madama brillante"
Women Composers
Augusta Holmès
"La Guerrière"
"L'éternelle idole"
"Barcarolle"
"La Princesse sans cœur"
"Soir d'hiver"
INTERMISSION
PART TWO
Clara Schumann
"Notturno"
Femme fatales
George Gershwin
"The Man I Love"
"Summertime"
Cole Porter
"Night and Day"
"So in Love"
George Gershwin
"Bess, You Is My Woman"
Strong Women
Jules Massenet – Don Quichotte
"Comment peut‐on penser du bien"
Georges Bizet – Carmen
"L'amour est un enfant de Bohème"
"Près des remparts de Séville"
"Voyons que j'essaie à mon tour… En vain pour éviter"
"Votre toast"
"Si tu m'aimes, Carmen"
Tonight’s event, presented in collaboration with Musée
Jacquemart‐André, is part of the first edition of the Lyrical Festival de Paris, taking place on July 3, 5, 10, and 12, 2025.
Practical Information
Evening schedule:
• 19:30: Doors open
• 20:00: Performance begins – part one
• 20:45: Champagne break – 30 minutes
• 21:15: Second part of the performance
• 22:00: Performance ends
• 22:30: Doors close
Cast / Production
Aurélie Loilier (soprano)
Sophie Pondjiclis (mezzo‐soprano)
Marc Souchet (baritone)
Katia Weimann (pianist/singer)
Address
Jacquemart‐André Museum, 158 Bd Haussman, Paris, France — Google Maps
