Meeting the Artists in Residence at the Académie of the Opéra National de Paris.

Among the new talents of the Académie, we discover Margarita Polonskaya, a Moscow-born soprano whose passion for opera was ignited in childhood. Her voice, marked by delicacy and power, evokes a lyrical world she aspires to conquer. Captivated by the magic of sounds around him since the age of 5, French cellist Auguste Rahon shares his passion for the instrument. We also meet Lisa Chaïb-Auriol, a talented French soprano. Enchanted by the world of opera, she enthusiastically immerses herself in the sets, costumes, and emotions surrounding her, savoring every moment on stage as a celebration of art. Finally, Raphaël Jacobs, a Berlin-based director with an interdisciplinary background, addresses socio-economic themes in his creations, using theater as a mirror of society to provoke reflection and dialogue.

These talented artists, united by a shared passion for the lyrical world, embody the promise of a bright and inspiring future. Together, they weave a vibrant and living narrative, where creativity and emotion meet to enrich the world of art.

Since 2015, Natixis has committed to promoting culture and supporting the emergence of new talents, notably through its patronage of the Académie of the Opéra National de Paris. This support takes shape through the “Musicians in Residence” program and, since 2022, as the “Founding Patron of the Resident Conductors program.”