Il Viaggio a Reims

Originally written to celebrate the coronation of French King Charles X in 1825, the lavish and highly entertaining opera tells the story of a group travelling to the coronation for which it was written. In Michieletto’s visually striking production, the setting is moved to an art gallery, where the eccentric characters find themselves surrounded by the world’s most famous artworks as they come to life, including paintings by Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Vincent van Gogh.

The brilliant combination of Paolo Fantin’s sets and Carla Teti’s costumes will transport audiences to the sensational and visually rich world envisioned by Michieletto. Iconic paintings have been recreated with remarkable fidelity; bringing together a collection of the world’s best known artworks culminating in a grand scale tableau vivant.

A co-production with the Dutch National Opera, Opera Australia and Royal Danish Opera, OA is delighted to present this first Australian performance of Rossini’s incredible work.