Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Performance hall in Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal, Canada
Description
The Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier is the main performance venue within the Place des Arts cultural complex, seating approximately 3,000 people. It serves as a flexible space designed to accommodate different types of shows, from opera to dance to concerts.
History
The venue opened in 1963 under the name Grande Salle and was later renamed to honor Wilfrid Pelletier, a prominent conductor of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. This change reflected the growing importance of the institution in the city's cultural life.
Culture
The hall hosts the permanent residencies of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal and Opera de Montreal, making it a central place for dance and lyrical performances. Visitors encounter the energy of these companies throughout the performance season.
Practical
The venue provides FM receivers for hearing-impaired visitors and maintains accessible facilities for people with reduced mobility throughout the building. These accommodations make it easier for all guests to enjoy performances comfortably.
Did you know?
Bar Pellan, situated behind the Piano Nobile, features an original stained-glass artwork by Canadian artist Alfred Pellan and can hold about 75 guests. This hidden artistic detail often goes unnoticed by visitors despite its connection to Montreal's artistic heritage.
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