Paris Opera recuits talent in colonies
OperaThe Paris Opera has begun a three-year programme in French Guiana to attract young people in the so-called ‘overseas department’ to make careers in opera and ballet.
‘Geographic distance must not be an insurmountable obstacle to see performances, or to imagine embarking on a career as a dancer, opera signer or musician,’ said Paris boss Alexander Neef.
The distance is 7,000 kilometres between Paris and South America. ‘L’Opéra en Guyane’ seems more of a political gesture than a practical proposition. But it’s good to see France still acting like a 19th century imperialist power.
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