paris opera being young gifted successful

In “Dancing”, Marchand (with the help of a journalist, Caroline de Bodinat) describes, often with poetic intensity, the grueling and competitive world of the school and the company of the Paris Opera, and plunges the reader within its claustrophobic confines. “I had a lot of doubts, but the editor told me that she wanted to hear the voice of a young person talking about following his passion, and what the costs were,” he said in an interview. Why, then, a book now? Marchand asked the same question when an editor approached him three years ago. And from the outside, his life looks like a series of untroubled accomplishments, validated by critics and audiences alike, who love his lyricism, virtuosity, acting abilities and top-notch allure. Although he rose through the ranks quickly - at 23 he was a star, the highest rank in the company - he still has a whole career ahead of him. Marchand, at 27, seems a little young to have written an autobiography.

Hugo Marchand, arguably the most starred star of the Paris Opera Ballet, watches, shirtless and muscular, from the cover of his new memoir, ‘Danser’ (Arthaud), published in France last month.

Paris opera being young gifted successful