Three new dance pieces debuted at the Paris Opera in an evening titled Interior Landscapes, featuring choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot, Aszure Barton, and William Forsythe. Two of the works were being performed for the first time in the Paris Opera's repertoire. Vers un pays sage (1995), choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot, is a tribute to his father, painter Jean Maillot. The piece uses the energetic music of John Adams and features dancers in a "dazzling marathon" of movement, blending intense physicality with emotional depth. Aszure Barton made her debut at the Paris Opera with Busk (2009), a black and white piece whose title refers to both the English term for a street performance and the Spanish word "buscar," meaning "to search." The Canadian choreographer's work, set to gypsy or choral music, highlights the expressive and virtuosic potential of the dancers' bodies, sometimes approaching mime. Barton was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, and received formal training at the National Ballet School of Toronto, where she contributed to the creation of the Stephen Godfrey Choreographic Showcase. She was the first artist in residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in 2005 and was proclaimed the official ambassador of contemporary choreography in Canada. In 2012, she received the prestigious Canada Arts & Letters Award. She is the founder and director of Aszure Barton & Artists, a collective of visual, sound, and stage artists, and her work continues to tour globally. William Forsythe's Rearray was presented as a trio, based on the choreography originally created for Sylvie Guillem and the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London (2011). Forsythe's sharp writing accompanied the music of David Morrow, offering a "brilliant proposition of theme and variations" that pushes the dancers to their physical limits. The piece explores movement through a series of variations, emphasizing precision and the reimagining of classical dance structures. The performances took place at the Palais Garnier in Paris from October 11 to November 7, 2026. The event showcased a range of contemporary dance styles, highlighting the Paris Opera's commitment to innovative and diverse programming.