Enter the heart of the creation and discover the artists at work!

The Paris National Opera offers Arop members the privilege of observing the work of the artists and the genesis of a production at different times: work sessions, pre-dress rehearsal and dress rehearsal. The dress rehearsal is the last rehearsal before the first performance.

LA TRAVIATA

Who is La Traviata? For Australian director Simon Stone, whose talent for updating the classics is well-known, Violetta is not the demi-mondaine who sells her body, as in Alexandre Dumas fils La Dame aux camélias, the inspiration for Verdi's opera. She is a social network star who markets her image and her digital advice with posts, selfies and stories. Alas! This hyper-connected world does not prevent the beauty, as in the 19^th century, from having to sacrifice her love for Alfredo on the altar of social conventions. This contemporary reading is in keeping with Verdi's intentions. Whilst composing a feverish and virtuoso score, the composer criticises the brutality of a society of appearances, a machine that crushes individualities. Especially in the case of women aspiring to be free: isn't “Sempre libera”, Violetta's most famous aria, the banner of this opera?

Conditions of access to dress rehearsal :

The presentation of your Arop card is mandatory to collect your ticket at the Arop control on the same evening.

At the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille, we have "Protocol" seats.

Seats are assigned by membership level: Founding Patron members (Mécène Fondateurs) have priority over Patron members (Mécènes).

Seats are assigned by order of booking arrival (first booking, first served) and cannot be guaranteed in case of late registration.

Seating is free in the reserved areas: we advise you to arrive one hour before the start of the rehearsal.

Download the details of the reservation conditions and the access conditions.