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 rehearsals and dress rehearsals.

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR

On the hills of Lammermoor, in southern Scotland, at sunrise each morning, Lucia meets a mysterious young man with whom she has fallen in love: Edgardo, from the Ravenswood clan. But, as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the lovers are from feuding families and their love is prohibited. Sir Walter Scott’s novel was inspired by the true story of Janet Dalrymple, who murdered her husband on their wedding night and paid for her crime with her sanity. By setting it to music, Gaetano Donizetti provided romantic Italian opera with one of its emblematic works, noted for Lucia’s “mad scene”, an aria demanding exceptional technique from the performer as well as great dramatic sensitivity. Director Andreï Serban adds the final touch, transcending the crux of the drama in an expression of liberating joy that severs the bonds of a suffocating male‑dominated society.

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.