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Paris Opera issues violence warning

Paris Opera issues violence warning

Ticketholders to La Vestale are receiving this emailed warning:

Chère spectatrice, cher spectateur,

Vous avez réservé des places pour l’opéra La Vestale de Gaspare Spontini à l’Opéra Bastille et nous vous en remercions.

Nous vous informons que certaines scènes présentant un caractère violent peuvent heurter la sensibilité d’un public non averti.

Merci de votre compréhension.

Dear viewer,
You have reserved tickets for the opera La Vestale by Gaspare Spontini at the Opéra Bastille and we thank you.

We inform you that certain scenes of a violent nature may offend the sensibilities of an unwary audience.

Thank you for your understanding.

Tickets are still available from 32 to 200 Euros.

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