“Siddharta” is a landmark contemporary ballet by Angelin Preljocaj, created for the Paris Opera Ballet and inspired by the spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha. Set to an original score by Bruno Mantovani, this production fuses philosophical narrative with avant-garde choreography and striking visual design by Claude Lévêque. The piece explores themes of desire, suffering, and transcendence, following Siddharta’s path from royal privilege through temptation and enlightenment. The work stands out for its blend of spiritual intensity, physical virtuosity, and the grandeur of Paris Opera’s leading dancers.

Director

Angelin Preljocaj

Cast

N

Nicolas Le Riche

Siddharta

Aurélie Dupont

The Awakening (L’Eveil)

Wilfried Romoli

The King (Le Roi)

Muriel Zusperreguy

Sujata

Alice Renavand

Yasodhara

Stéphane Bullion

Ananda

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Siddharta

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“Siddharta” is a landmark contemporary ballet by Angelin Preljocaj, created for the Paris Opera Ballet and inspired by the spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha. Set to an original score by Bruno Mantovani, this production fuses philosophical narrative with avant-garde choreography and striking visual design by Claude Lévêque. The piece explores themes of desire, suffering, and transcendence, following Siddharta’s path from royal privilege through temptation and enlightenment. The work stands out for its blend of spiritual intensity, physical virtuosity, and the grandeur of Paris Opera’s leading dancers.

Director

Angelin Preljocaj

Cast

N

Nicolas Le Riche

Siddharta

Aurélie Dupont

The Awakening (L’Eveil)

Wilfried Romoli

The King (Le Roi)

Muriel Zusperreguy

Sujata

Alice Renavand

Yasodhara

Stéphane Bullion

Ananda

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