Swan Lake, one of the pinnacles of classical ballet, is presented by the Imperial Heritage Ballet in a production that balances romantic poetry and dramatic intensity. Tchaikovsky’s score underlines the fragile Odette, Siegfried’s passion and Odile’s seduction, while the company’s choreography transforms human lines into the swan’s lightness. Sumptuous costumes, meticulously crafted props and atmospheric sets frame the corps de ballet’s precision and virtuosity, delivering a moving, visually sumptuous interpretation that honours tradition while engaging contemporary audiences.

Magical, explosive and captivating, this concert celebrates the music that built the myth of the city that never sleeps, from Broadway anthems to classic jazz standards. Featuring jazz star Veronica Swift, trumpeter Zacharie Ksyk, drummer Valentin Liechti and conductor John Axelrod, the programme mixes virtuosic solos, lush orchestration and intimate ensemble passages. The evening explores New York’s sonic diversity and cinematic energy, offering a refined listening experience that balances swing, drama and lyrical nuance.

Krzysztof Warlikowski’s staging of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Theodora examines faith, martyrdom and the violence of intolerance through striking theatrical imagery. Raphaël Pichon leads the period-instrument forces with luminous clarity, shaping choral textures and eloquent solo lines. The production balances baroque vocal splendour with contemporary dramatic intensity, creating an immersive, emotionally charged experience that highlights the work’s moral and spiritual dilemmas.

In Italian with surtitles in French and English.