Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra

The Royal Opera of the Château de Versailles presents one hundred performances each season, graced by great names and international performers on its prestigious stage. Created in 2019 for John Corigliano’s opera The Ghosts of Versailles, the orchestra champions a wide repertoire ranging from Baroque to Classical to Romantic. Due to the history of Versailles, the ensemble’s core repertoire consists of music from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Several conductors have led the orchestra over the seasons, including Gaétan Jarry, Stefan Plewniak, Victor Jacob, and most recently, the young Baroque violin virtuoso Théotime Langlois de Swarte. The orchestra adapts to the requirements of the different projects of the Royal Opera and Château de Versailles Spectacles, allowing the best possible musical cohesion for every genre, from chamber music to opera to symphonic concerts.

Throughout the 2024-2025 season, the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal has had a strong presence at Versailles with more than 20 productions and over 40 performances in addition to tours throughout France and around the world.