Rolex celebrates 150 years of the Palais Garnier
On May 11, 2025, Paris will vibrate to the sound of the greatest voices in international opera. Location: Palais Garnier. Sponsor: Rolex.
Rolex, a lyrical tribute to the heart of history
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier, Rolex is organizing a gala evening in partnership with the Opéra National de Paris and the Vienna Philharmonic. The event is part of thePerpetual Arts Initiative, a program that embodies the Swiss brand’s commitment to culture around the world.
On stage, an exceptional cast: Juan Diego Flórez, Sir Bryn Terfel, Rolando Villazón, Yuja Wang and Sonya Yoncheva, all brand ambassadors. They will be conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, a rising star in the world of orchestral conducting. The program? Bizet, Massenet, Gounod, Verdi, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. A plunge into Romantic lyricism, in the legendary setting of the Garnier.
Rolex, patron of musical excellence
A partner of the Opéra national de Paris since 2014, Rolex celebrates not just prestige, but career paths, transmission and emotion. Through its network of ambassadors, the brand promotes singular artists, committed both to the stage and to training the next generation. Juan Diego Flórez, for example, is founder of Sinfonía por el Perú, a foundation supporting musical education for disadvantaged young people.
When watchmaking meets heritage
This lyrical gala symbolizes more than a partnership: it’s the meeting of watchmaking precision and artistic excellence. In the theater that saw the birth of Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, every note played pays tribute to history, beauty and audacity.
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