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The Music-Hating King

Live music & concerts

Last updated date : 08/09/2026

Le Roi qui n’aimait pas la musique (The Music-Hating King) and Le Roi qui tombait amoureux (The King in Love), two charming musical tales accompanied by the Lyon Opera Orchestra.

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A king who hates music reigns over a tiny kingdom of… musicians. What could be more logical than forbidding his subjects from playing even a single note? This is the story of The Music-Hating King, which introduces little ears to the sounds of musical instruments. So… can we really live without music?
In the second part, the king takes us to a land where music has the power to make people happy. The violin, piano, clarinet and cello are your guides. Pack your bags for a swinging journey!

Programme:
The Music-Hating King
Musical tale, 2017
Duration : 30 min
The King In Love
Musical tale, 2025
Duration : 30 min

Distribution:
Composer: Karol Beffa
Author: Mathieu Laine
Storyteller: Pio Marmaï (to be confirmed)
Violin: Lise Martel-Auvity
Cello: Ewa Miecznikowska
Clarinet: Sandrine Pastor
Piano: Karol Beffa

Practical information

Address

Place de la Comédie - 69001 Lyon 1er

Languages

French

Prices

From 10 to 28€

Openings

From Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 December 2026 on Thursday and Friday between 7 pm and 8 pm. On Saturday between 2 pm and 3 pm.

Live music & concerts

The Music-Hating King

The Lyon Opera House

Place de la Comédie - 69001 Lyon 1er

www.opera-lyon.com/en/programme/saison-2026-2027/concert/the-music-hating-king

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