Enter the heart of 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 rehearsals and dress rehearsals. 

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Figaro here, Figaro there! The Barber of Seville is everywhere always ready to lend a hand, whether it’s giving someone a haircut or playing matchmaker. Especially when it comes to helping Count Almaviva win the heart of the young Rosina, jealously watched over by her guardian. 

Like his hero Figaro, from Beaumarchais' comedy, Gioacchino Rossini drives the score forward at a breakneck pace. Composed in just fourteen days and premiered at Rome’s Teatro Argentina in 1816, Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a masterpiece of opera buffa. Vocal virtuosity, youthful verve and dazzling orchestration are the ingredients that explain the success of this sparkling score.

Director Damiano Michieletto sets the opera in a vibrant, everyday Spain, emphasising its effervescence with stage direction as playful as it is high-spirited.

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Conditions of access to dress rehearsals:

• 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.