When I visited with the Paris Opera I took some photos of a set of gongs they had hanging on the wall – Puccini Turandot gongs.  Note the print on them, “Ricordi”.  Also, in rehearsal, I caught another gong they had.

 

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

gong

Bell in the tower at the Norte Dame Church in Paris.

Bell in the tower at the Norte Dame Church in Paris.

Ceiling - Paris Opera has 2 halls, this is Garnier

Ceiling – Paris Opera has 2 halls, this is Garnier

Looking out from stage in Garnier

Looking out from stage in Garnier

Cymbal Collection

Cymbal Collection

Outside Paris Opera, this is Bastille

Outside Paris Opera, this is Bastille

Paris Opera, Bastille

Paris Opera, Bastille