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."

LE BARBIER DE SEVILLE

He knows how to make a beard and comb a hair, but also how to play the guitar and send sweet bills. Who is he? Figaro, of course, the twirling hero of The Barber of Seville, the product of Beaumarchais' fertile imagination before becoming Gioacchino Rossini's most famous opera, premiered at Rome's Teatro Argentina in 1816 at the age of just 24.

The composer may have blurred the social satire in favor of good-natured whimsy, but he imbued this comedy with a musical effervescence that is expressed in irresistible arias (“Largo al factotum”, “Una voce poco fa”...) and brilliant orchestral writing.

Damiano Michieletto makes Rossinian rhythm the centerpiece of his staging, which revolves around a huge, colorful building that evolves as the show progresses.

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Access requirements:

• Absolute discretion so that the artists do not feel the presence of an audience.

• It is forbidden to leave the room during the rehearsal.

• No photography or filming and no applause.

• In case of delay, entry are allowed only during the break.

Any person who does not respect these rules may be refused access to the rehearsals. Work sessions last approximately 3 hours with a 30-minute break for operas and 20 minutes for ballets.

Cancellation policy:

• These sessions may be interrupted or closed to the public at any time for technical or artistic reasons.

• If they are cancelled, the Arop cannot be held responsible for rescheduling your seat.

• In case of withdrawal, please inform us as soon as possible so that members on a waiting list can benefit from the available seats.

• Any cancellation on your part for a rehearsal (work session, pre-general and general), less than 2 working days before the date of the event, will be deducted from the number of places allocated per season.

Booking procedure:

The assignment of rehearsal seats is done by membership level: Founding Patron members have priority over Patron members, who have priority over Benefactor members, who have priority over Donor members, who have priority over Friend members."