The performancesof the ballet Play and Paquita scheduled on Monday 9th December are unfortunately cancelled.

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Major partners of the Paris Opera’s 350th anniversary

Major partners of
the Paris Opera’s 350th anniversary

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Répétition à l'italienne

Répétition à l'italienne

The expression comes from theatre and refers to a complete or partial run of the text, without movement or blocking. It’s an exercise designed to help memorise the text, particularly the dialogues between the characters. The expression “à l’Italienne” would seem to evoke the rapidity with which Italians speak. At the Opera, a rehearsal “à l’Italienne” is a purely musical rehearsal, with no acting or blocking. The singers are often seated and it is generally the first time they rehearse with the orchestra. This rehearsal allows the conductor to adjust the balance between the different voices and the orchestra and to check that everybody knows the score and their arias.

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Partners of the Paris Opera’s 350th anniversary

  • Sponsor of Crystal Pite's production

  • Sponsor of Opera's Battle

  • Sponsor of Les Indes galantes

With the generous support of

  • Sponsor of La Traviata

  • Sponsor of the Emperor box restoration

  • Principal sponsor of the Paris Opera Ballet

  • IT Mobility & User Experience Partner

  • Mécène Services IT

  • Sponsor of the Paris Opera Academy

Institutions associated with the 350th anniversary

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