Show navigation Historical You are here:> Opéra de Massy - Direction Jack-Henri Soumère > PRACTICAL > Presentation> The Opéra de Massy is a pleasant and modern architectural ensemble founded and directed in 1993 by Jack-Henri Soumère. The first structure to be labeled a “conventioned lyric scene”, the Opéra de Massy asserts itself today as a place of reference artistic production and participates in a cultural development action on a regional scale. Resolutely modern room (work of "A02A Architects"), it is integrated into the center of a cultural center of 14,200 m2 by bringing together the traditional rules of construction of large stages and the application of advanced techniques both at the architectural level and acoustic. Notoriety and proximity An atypical place, it has been able to forge an original personality, thanks to a quality program, respectful of the repertoire and open to contemporary creation. The first structure to be labeled by the State as a "conventioned lyric scene" and a member of the meeting of the Operas of France, it asserts itself today as a place of reference artistic production, welcoming nearly 40,000 spectators each season. The only opera house located in the suburbs, the Opéra de Massy gives local audiences access to lyrical art. Each season, thousands of Massicois, Essonniens and inhabitants of the southern region of Paris can discover the great works of the lyrical repertoire, regularly offered in co-production with other major French stages and performed by internationally renowned artists or promising young talents. . Prestige and accessibility Like all the great opera houses, the Opéra de Massy favors the excellence of its programming and the quality of its public reception, particularly keen to ensure an exceptional evening for each of its spectators. Open to the city, the Opéra de Massy wishes to dispel persistent prejudices about opera, too often considered an inaccessible and elitist art. The cultural action service is developing a dynamic to raise awareness of lyrical art. It develops the public's knowledge and taste for performing arts, initiating numerous awareness-raising actions such as behind-the-scenes visits, exhibitions, public rehearsals, debates, meetings with artists, conferences around the program, "off-site" concerts. walls "… Thanks to its teaching team, the Opéra de Massy continues its actions with specific audiences: schools, conservatories and art schools, works councils, local missions, social centers, hospitals, remand centers, integration associations, neighborhood centers, etc. Great repertoire and modernity Particularly keen to introduce a diverse audience to the great works of opera history, the Opéra de Massy, a resolutely modern venue, is nonetheless committed to innovation. The Phantom Vessel, Carmen, Faust and La Traviata are all Lyrical productions that have marked the history of this institution through their quality and the reception given by the public and the critics. By allowing young European artists to take roles, it strives to introduce new talents. By integrating contemporary works into its program, it promotes better dissemination of forms and disciplines that are insufficiently highlighted. artists in its various rooms for the rehearsals of new shows, it asserts itself as a place of creation. Achetez vos places Accès à l'Opéra Présentation Partenaires Avantages Abonnés Éléments techniques Contact Contacts Opéra de Massy 1 place de France 91300 Massy Tel. Administration : 01 60 13 14 14 Fax : 01 60 13 14 05 Tel. Réservations : 01 60 13 13 13 L'Opéra de Massy Louez-moi ! LA GRANDE SALLE - 799 places + Parking de l'Opéra Réservez votre place ! -20% avec le code OPERAMASSY + Louez-moi ! L'AUDITORIUM - 130 places + Recherche Newsletter Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter. © 2014 Opéra de Massy - Tous droits réservés. Création : KB Studios Paris