The Conquering Opera

Astrée

The Rouen-Métropole choir presents a world premiere opera by a young Rouen composer, Guillaume Sourisseau, with a libretto by Mathias Perez: "Astrée".

11 soloists, 60 musicians, and 300 choristers from the entire Rouen metropolitan area as well as from Jersey and Guernsey are gathered at the Zénith in Rouen under the baton of Baptiste Infray for this evening that concludes the "l'Opéra Conquérant" festival.

This performance marks the culmination of the collaborative work of professional, semi-professional, and amateur musicians initiated since 2025 by the Rouen-Métropole Choir.

Practical information:
All audiences
Duration: 3h
Admission: 20 to 50 Euros | Reduced rate for 12-18 years and CE 15.00 to 30.00 € | group tickets "Astrée" + "Les Songes de Mathilde" 30 to 68 €

Cooperation France / Jersey / Guernsey
Partnerships : Office of the Anglo-Norman Islands, Guernsey Children's Choir, St. Peter Port Choir, Cassiopée Choir from Bihorel, Maromme Music School Choir, Elbeuf Conservatory Choir, Métropole Rouen Normandie, Zénith de Rouen, Orchestre la Petite Focale, Cassiopée Choir from Bihorel, Maromme Music School Choir, Elbeuf Conservatory Choir, ...