Vacheron Constantin "Hommage a Maurice Bejart"

On December 9th, at the Opera Bastille in Paris, Swiss watch manufacture Vacheron Constantin hosted a premiere of "Hommage a Maurice Bejart" with the Opera National de Paris, reprising its role as historical patron of the arts.  In addition to Vacheron Constantin CEO Juan-Carlos Torres and Vacheron Constantin International Director Marc Guten, Gerard Motier, Director of the Opera National de Paris and dance director Brigitte Lefevre were in attendance.

Hundreds of notable Parisians arrived at the Opera Bastille, to take in impassioned performances of Bejart ballets, including "Adagietto" and "Le chant du compagnon errant".  The fact that the performance of these works were being undertaken by the troupe for the first time since Bejart's death in 2007, added to the emotional power of the evening.  

Important guests of Vacheron Constantin included Ferah Pahlavi, Empress of Iran, and Ulrich Lehner, the Swiss ambassador to France.  After the conclusion of the ballets, the historic Swiss watchmaker hosted an elegant thematic reception on the uppermost floor of the Opera Bastille, which included a display of distinguished Vacheron Constantin timepieces.  

Vacheron Constantin has been a patron of the Opera National de Paris since 2007.  The relationship is highly complimentary, marked by shared values of artistic excellence and a dedication to preserving fine culture.