Auditorium Maurice-Ravel, Concert hall in Part-Dieu district, Lyon, France.
Description
Auditorium Maurice-Ravel is a concert hall in the Part-Dieu district with a raw concrete structure and thick concrete panels on its side facades. The building seats around 2,100 people and is equipped with modern performance facilities.
History
The hall was completed in 1975 by architects Charles Delfante and Henri Pottier and replaced military barracks on the site. This created a new cultural center in what had previously been a military area of the city.
Culture
The hall serves as home to the city's orchestra and shapes Lyon's musical life. When you visit, you notice how deeply connected the musicians and audiences are to this space.
Practical
The hall is easy to reach by public transportation and is located in the heart of the Part-Dieu district. Plan to arrive early to explore the building and its surroundings comfortably.
Did you know?
Inside sits a historic organ that was originally built in 1878 for the World's Fair at Paris's Palais du Trocadéro. This musical instrument connects two important French cultural sites across time.
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