The Cercle Lully brings together leading patrons eager to support and assist the artistic projects of the Paris National Opera Orchestra: tours throughout France and abroad, and concerts at the Opera and off-site, including both symphonic and chamber music performances.

The Paris National Opera Orchestra was founded more than three centuries ago when Louis XIV established the Royal Academy of Music. Composers such as Lully, Rameau, Gluck, Rossini, Wagner, Verdi, Gounod, Saint-Saëns, Roussel, Ravel, Poulenc, Stravinsky, and more recently Kaija Saariaho, Philippe Boesmans, and Michael Jarrell have written major works for this ensemble.

While the Opera Orchestra primarily performs in the orchestra pit at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille for opera and ballet performances, it regularly reaches out to new audiences by embarking on national and international tours featuring a symphonic repertoire.

174
musicians

1
off-site concert
at the Philharmonie de
Paris in 26/27

1
tour at the La Chaise-Dieu Festival
Saint-Robert Abbey in 26/27

The orchestra's concerts and tours in 26/27:

La-Chaise Dieu Festival
Saint-Robert Abbey
August 28, 2026

Philharmonie de Paris
December 14, 2026

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
April 8, 2027

Radio France Festival
Occitanie Montpellier
Berlioz Opera House
July 15, 2027

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 (conductors and musicians), 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).

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