American Friends of the Opéra-Comique

Join our American Friends and live a unique experience in Paris and abroad.

Please note on the form that your donation is for the Opéra-Comique!

In the news

New York Times

"L'Autre Voyage perhaps the greatest opera Schubert never wrote" by Joshua Barone | February 15, 2024

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Opera Canada

“The top-notch children’s chorus from the Maîtrise Populaire de l’Opéra Comique is an absolute highlight” by Denise Wendel-Poray | May 11, 2023

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Operawire

Gaëlle Arquez Puts on Star Turn in Unforgettable Production by Joao Marcos Copertino | May 3, 2023

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Women’s Wear Daily

Maison Lesage’s Artistic Director Designs Costumes and Decor for Opéra Comique Performance by Lily Templeton | June 22, 2023

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Calendar

March 25, 2024

Announcement of the New Season

April 4, 2024

Launching of the American Friends: Jarrett Ott recital at the Consulate Générale de France in New York

June 11, 2024 at 2pm and June 13th at 7pm

Armide Rehearsal (limited number of seats)

November 2024

Cocktail Party in New York

December 2024

Event in Paris around the production of Fête d’Hébé by Rameau (musical direction by Wllliam Christie and directed by Robert Carsen)

Support

Support new productions or such unique programs as the newly formed Académie for young professionals, the Maitrise Populaire of the Opéra-Comique, an academic and performing arts school for children between the ages of 8 and 24, and Relax sessions, a program allowing access to performances to a public with or physical or psychological disabilities including Autism and Alzheimer’s.

Depending on the level you choose, being an American Friend will give you access to:

An early presentation of the season
A dedicated ticketing service
Priority booking for the best available seats
Invitations to rehearsals
Backstage tours
VIP events in France and the US

Donations to the American Friends of the Opéra-Comique can be made through the Friends of the Foundation of France, a section 501(c)(3) non profit charitable organization. The fee paid gives the donor the same rights as those patrons who pay the fee in Europe in Euros. In addition, the American Friends will have access to dedicated events in New York and soon elsewhere in the US.

$1,000 Pelleas

Advantages

Advanced presentation of the season (1 month before the public presentation)
Dedicated ticketing service
Invitation to rehearsals for each production
Invitation to special events in Paris and the US

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$ 2,500 Lakmé

In addition

Advantages

Dedicated ticketing service up to 48h before the performance
Priority booking for the best available seats
Advanced invitation to the Annual Dinner in New York

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$5,000 Manon

In addition

Advantages

Advanced presentation of the season (6 weeks before the public presentation)
Annual lunch or dinner with the General Manager

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$10,000 Carmen

In addition

Advantages

Dedicated ticketing service, up to the last minute
Backstage tours for you and your friends (up to 10 people)
Advanced reservation for the Annual Gala evening in Paris

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$25,000 Chairman’s Circle

In addition

2 invitations for all the dress rehearsals of the season
Follow the complete artistic creation of an opera
Exclusive drinks at intermission

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$50,000 Maestro Circle

In addition

Personal introductions to the young artists from the Académie
The possibility to organize a private concert in Paris with singers of the Académie
Exclusive premiere drinks with the artists

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