Opéra de Reims Director Serge Gaymard Dies at 68

By Francisco Salazar

Former director of the Opéra de Reims Serge Gaymard has died at the of age 68.

According to reports, the director died on April 27 in an accidental fire in his house in Reims.

In a statement, the opera company said, “All the staff at the Reims Opera, which he directed for 20 years, are in shock. On behalf of the entire Opera team, we send our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.” The director was honored on May 5 during the “All at the Opera” event. Additionally, Opéra de Reims initiated a tribute book to commemorate Gaymard’s contributions.

Throughout his career, Gaymard served as the director of France’s Opéra de Reims from 2000 until 2023. He was also involved as an administrator at Génération Opéra.

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