(Belga) The opera sector in our country is outraged by the decision of the Consultation Committee to close all indoor activities from Sunday in the fight against the corona virus. As a result, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen has to cancel all performances, with the exception of La bohème tomorrow/Thursday in Antwerp, until the end of January. “It concerns a total of 22 performances, 8,600 tickets and an amount of more than 554,000 euros in income that evaporates,” it sounds Wednesday evening.
“We are surprised and disappointed by this decision of the Consultation Committee,” said general manager Jan Raes. “Mentally this is a heavy blow, both for our artists but also for our audience. Let’s seize this moment to debate which society we want and which values we find important in it. We therefore repeat our question that there is a need needs a method and a roadmap on how we will deal with this health and social crisis in the longer term.” The Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège previously expressed its anger and indignation. She believes that the decision of the Consultation Committee was taken unilaterally, “and without taking into account the substantial efforts made to respect the measures previously imposed”. The Walloon Opera refers to limiting the audience to 200 spectators, the use of the corona pass (CST), the instruction for the artists to sing with a mouth mask or plexi screens, and even the regular testing of the staff. “In addition, studies in Europe, and also in Belgium, have shown that culture halls are not places where the coronavirus is spread,” it sounds. People who had a ticket for one of the performances that will be canceled will be personally informed. (Belgium)
“We are surprised and disappointed by this decision of the Consultation Committee,” said general manager Jan Raes. “Mentally this is a heavy blow, both for our artists but also for our audience. Let’s seize this moment to debate which society we want and which values we find important in it. We therefore repeat our question that there is a need needs a method and a roadmap on how we will deal with this health and social crisis in the longer term.” The Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège previously expressed its anger and indignation. She believes that the decision of the Consultation Committee was taken unilaterally, “and without taking into account the substantial efforts made to respect the measures previously imposed”. The Walloon Opera refers to limiting the audience to 200 spectators, the use of the corona pass (CST), the instruction for the artists to sing with a mouth mask or plexi screens, and even the regular testing of the staff. “In addition, studies in Europe, and also in Belgium, have shown that culture halls are not places where the coronavirus is spread,” it sounds. People who had a ticket for one of the performances that will be canceled will be personally informed. (Belgium)
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