The Opéra national de Nancy-Lorraine is staging Verdi's Requiem, presenting it in a dramatic, apocalyptic interpretation with graphic visuals, while the Opéra de Nice concludes its season with a production of Verdi's La Traviata. The contrast between Verdi's enduring legacy and modern reinterpretations is highlighted by the quip that 'I have an advantage over Verdi. He’s dead.'