The Cercle Berlioz brings together philanthropists who are passionate about opera and wish to support the Paris National Opera’s productions.

The Cercle Berlioz is associated with the events of the opera season at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille. Special attention is brought to works from the French repertoire, to which the Cercle gives its support: the return of Médée, the only lyrical tragedy by Marc-Antoine Charpentier created in 1693 at the Académie royale de musique de Paris and never shown since, in a new staging by David McVicar and under the baton of William Christie, founder and co-director of the musical ensemble Les Arts Florissants ; and a new production of Jules Massenet’s Don Quichotte, after a twenty- year absence, directed by Damiano Michieletto, under the baton of Mikhail Tatarnikov, and starring Marianne Crebassa, Ildar Abdrazakov and Étienne Dupuis in the main characters.

Productions supported during the 24/25 Season

JAN. 20 › FEB. 23, 2025
Castor et Pollux, Jean-Philippe Rameau
Conductor Teodor Currentzis
Stage director Peter Sellars

FEB 28 › MARCH 27, 2025
Pelléas et Mélisande, Claude Debussy
Conductor Antonello Manacorda
Stage director Wajdi Mouawad

The Paris Opera year-round, with an array of exclusive services
A privileged audience experience that includes a priority ticketing service and exclusive seating, ideal flexibility for performance reservations, access to private lounges at the Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille, as well as priority access to AROP evenings and gala events.

Behind-the-scenes access and a unique view, of life at the Opera
Invitations to attend both stage and studio rehearsals at the Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille, chances to meet a wide range of artists (soloists, musicians, and stage directors), as well as guided tours and other events in conjunction with the major programming events occurring throughout the season.

Communication
See your name appear in Paris Opera and AROP publications, both in print and online (opera and ballet programs, brochures, websites).

Tax reduction of 66% on Individual Income Tax or 75% on Wealth Tax.

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