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Close to the Russian soul

An interview with Philippe Jordan — By Marion Mirande

Igor, the anti-prince

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Octave gives free reins to some illustrators to portray their way the 19/20 Season, by revisiting one show poster of their choice.

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Mastering an art : Professions of the Opera

From the dress-making studios and makeup studios to the upholster and set-construction ateliers… delve into the secrets of the Opera’s professions and discover the unique expertise of the House’s master-craftsmen.

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“Carmen” and the Paris Opera

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Edgar Degas between light and shadow

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Degas at the Opera

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“Grand Opera, 1827-1867. History Made Spectacular”

Interview with Marion Mirande and Romain Feist — By Irina Flament
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Don Carlo: Love and Sacrifice

Cross-interview with Aleksandra Kurzak and Roberto Alagna — By Konstantinos Aspiotis and Coline Delreux

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Recipe of the day: Don Carlo

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The Creative Universe of Crystal Pite

Nature as Experience — By Antony Desvaux
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Body and Soul: between conflict and connexion

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Recipe of the day: Les Indes galantes

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The Opera is showing off : Madama Butterfly

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The Opera is showing off : Body and Soul

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