Music kiosk, Bandstand in the center of Aurillac, France
The Kiosque à musique is an octagonal bandstand made of iron and cast iron, located on the Esplanade du Gravier in the center of Aurillac. It has a rounded roof, open sides, and a raised wooden floor that serves as a small stage.
The bandstand was built in 1890 without any formal opening ceremony. Local newspapers reported that summer on the first military band concerts held there, which quickly became regular events.
The Kiosque à musique sits on the Esplanade du Gravier, also known as Cours Monthyon, a central open space in Aurillac. Visitors can still read the name J. LAGARDE on the cast-iron columns, a local locksmith who crafted the structure.
The bandstand is easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the town center. Summer evenings are a good time to visit, as occasional outdoor concerts take place around the structure.
One of the first pieces played at the bandstand in 1890 was the overture from the opera 'Poet and Peasant' by the composer Suppé. From 1883 to 1914, a battalion of infantry was stationed in Aurillac, and their musicians performed here regularly as a way to connect with the local community.
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