AFP presents a selection of 59 photos taken by Pierre-Philippe Marcou between March 19 and April 6, 2026 at the Teatro Real in Madrid during the preparation of "The Bartered Bride", an opera staged by French director Laurent Pelly, presenting costumes and scenery made from recycled material. Search for all these reportage images using: SPAIN-FRANCE-MUSIC-OPERA-PELLY Search "REPORTAGE" to source all feature, magazine and photo essays (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP via Getty Images)