A journey of the spirit, body, and mind — the ballet of enlightenment.
“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.
Angelin Preljocaj
Director
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
Séverine Westermann
Temptress
Christelle Granier
Temptress
Maria64%
Limelight79%
Take the Lead68%
Step Up68%
Dance with Me68%
The Man Who Cried61%
Step Up 2: The Streets66%
Feel the Beat75%
Heartbeats67%
High Strung70%
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits72%
A Chorus Line62%
Arlo the Alligator Boy67%
Step Up All In68%
Yankee Doodle Dandy70%
Save the Last Dance65%
Stop Making Sense83%
The Testament of Ann Lee64%
High Strung Free Dance73%
Honey: Rise Up and Dance69%
