The Opera Garnier Library houses information collections of its operas and ballets performed over the past 300 years, history of dance and music, and history of the opera house itself. Information in the form of documents, paintings, photographs, drawings, programs, and of course, scores and parts to operas can be found, particular to each production held at Garnier. Set design plans and mock ups, costume sketches, original scores, directors notes of any given production at Garnier are amongst the holdings in the collection.
There are pictures and information of various dance genres, and photographs of the Opera area from the building's construction and standing through major historical events (such as world wars) to the present day.
Periodicals and encyclopedias contained in this library specialize in opera and dance.
Card catalogues are in use and some digital catalogue access via Bibliotheque National de France Online. Access to this library is gained by paying a membership fee.
A very special place to do research amongst the gold chandeliers and wreaths of green palm leaves decorating the walls and ceiling. The photographs below are of the areas for tourist access, where photography is permitted - sadly I can't share the tranquility of this gorgeous venue with photos of inside the actual library.
Tourist access:
.. and thats as good as it gets until you go there with your pass!
See the official description at the BF website below:
http://www.bnf.fr/en/collections_and_services/dpts_eng/s.opera_library.html?first_Art=non
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