The exhibition presents one of Europe's most captivating and influential musical traditions – French opera – along with an overview of its interpretative tradition at the Slovak National Theatre Opera. Rare historical photographs, stage designs, period costumes, and legendary vocalists demonstrate how French opera has appealed to our audiences throughout different periods, always highlighting style, drama, and profound emotion.

French opera is a fundamental pillar of European culture, where music, poetry, theatre, dance, and visual arts unite in a unique harmony. With her sense of beauty, stylistic elegance, and dramatic power, she has earned a special place in music history. French opera is more than just a language-specific realm; it is an artistic universe where music, emotion, and linguistic elegance intertwine. Step inside and enjoy a story that has endured for more than three centuries — a story that still represents love, beauty, power, and tragedy.

 

EXHIBITION CONCEPT Jozef Červenka

ARCHIVE COOPERATION Ingrid Karkalíková

PROOFREADING Katarína Vilhanová

DESIGN Katarína Balážiková, Linda Šilar Pavelková

PRODUCTION Zuzana Barysz