Le nouvel opéra municipal (1919-1924), son architecture et ses décors.

Lecture by Emmanuel Laugier. On Thursday, November 13, 1919, the 18th-century Grand Théâtre was ravaged by fire. Architect Gaston Castel’s design was selected for its reconstruction, giving rise to a building that combines modernity with classical heritage. This lecture looks back at this architectural adventure, the history of the Opera, its sets and decorations, and the artists who contributed to its revival.