The young Sun King was as passionate about dance as he was about music, and he soon placed Lully (his partner in the court ballets) in charge of organising his court festivities. Molière’s success with the King led to the creation of the comédie-ballet, a blend of court ballet and comedy. This new form entertained the King and his guests for a decade, producing masterpieces that remain part of our cultural heritage.

This concert offers the chance to hear the most dazzling musical moments from the comédies-ballets created by Molière and Lully, performed by the singers of the Opéra Royal Academy.

Royal Opera Production / Château de Versailles Spectacles / Les Productions de l’Opéra Royal.

Tickets for this performance, given in support of the Royal Opera Academy, are eligible for a 66% tax deduction (excluding catering costs).

Molière (1622–1673) – Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687) :
The Comédies-ballets
From The Enchanted Island to The Bourgeois Gentleman

Gala of the Royal Opera Academy

First Part – Royal Chapel : 40 minutes

Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687): Petits Motets
Ave coeli
Regina coeli
Exaudi Deus
Salve Regina

Henry Du Mont (1610–1684)
In lectulo meo
In dulcissima
Domine salvum fac regem

Intermission

Second Part – Hall of Mirrors : 35 minutes

Molière (1622–1673) – Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687)
The Love Doctor
Overture – Chaconne
Recitative of Music, Ballet and Comedy
Ritournelle for Pleasure
Final Scene

The Bourgeois Gentleman
The Turkish Ceremony

KINGS & QUEENS TICKET : free seating within the category (best available seats), a prestige cocktail dinner, and unlimited champagne are included.

DUKES & DUCHESSES TICKET : free seating within the category, a cocktail dinner, and unlimited champagne are included.

Purchasing a ticket for this performance, given in support of the Royal Opera Academy, is eligible for a 66% tax deduction, excluding catering costs.

In case of any technical problem, the box office service remains available to complete your order by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm) or in our box office-shop (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles ; Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm, and on Saturdays with concerts or shows except during the Musical Fountains Shows, from 2pm to 5pm).

To ensure the best welcome possible, people with limited mobility are advised to book their seats by telephone.