American Friends of the Opéra-Comique

Founded in 2024, the American Friends of the Opéra-Comique’s goal is to bring together American and International friends to build awareness of and financial support for the unique repertoire and programs of one of France’s oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions.

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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!

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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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Support our impact projects

Support contempory creation at the Opéra-Comique

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The Académie of the Opéra-Comique

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Mental health and cognitive disability

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Sustainable development at the Opéra-Comique

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The Maîtrise Populaire of the Opéra-Comique

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Donate from the United States

The Opéra-Comique receives American donations through the Friends of Fondation de France and the Fondation pour l'Opéra-Comique

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Donate from Europe

The Opéra-Comique has joined the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network!

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Contact

In charge of Major Donors

Marion Minard

Phone number +33 1 70 23 01 65
In charge of International Development

Gail Negbaur

Phone number +33 1 70 23 01 86
Head of Fundraising

Camille Claverie-Rospide

Phone number +33 (0)1 70 23 01 06