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.

LA TRAVIATA

Pleasure but not love: this is the rule the heroine of La Traviata soon understands, when instructed by the self-righteous to stay in her place.

For director Simon Stone, adept at repositioning works in our everyday lives, Violetta Valéry is not a courtesan who sells her body, as in the time of Alexandre Dumas fils, whose La Dame aux camélias inspired Giuseppe Verdi's opera.

She is a social networking diva who sells her image through selfies and likes. But this hyper-connected world does not save the lovely young woman, just as in the 19^th century, from having to sacrifice her love for Alfredo on the altar of morality.

This contemporary reading is in keeping with Verdi's intentions, who, while composing feverish, virtuoso music, criticises the brutality of a society of appearances, a machine for crushing individuals. Especially when these individuals are women who aspire to freedom.

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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.