Just in: Paris pays its Opéra’s energy bills
OperaThe French Ministry of Culture has shelled out an extra two million Euros to cover ‘exceptional energy costs’ at the Opéra de Paris, according to the latest budget figures.
That’s on top of 5 million last year for post-Covid losses.
The Opéra de Paris receives 99.7 million euros from the Government in operating subsidy.
That is two and a half times as much as Covent Garden and English National Opera put together.
Meanwhile, in London, Arts Council England is sticking to its opera cuts.
Please continue reporting these topics – hardly anyone else does.
A sign of things to come. They can always return to candle-light.
High Opera Garnier bills-Erik leaving lights on everywhere in the huge theatre?
Gotta echo Richard here! Thanks for reporting, just found the site and it’s great and extremely useful.
Cheers from Finland.