Friday, 19 June 2009

Invisible Music

This Sunday sees the now traditional Fête de la Musique in France, and although I'm not a huge fan of the event, it does give us the opportunity to experience some unusual places in an original way. I dislike the crowds and the almost forced joyousness of the experience, but the selection of places I mention here should remain quite calm and restrained!

The following is a list of places I've previously written about on my blogs where musical events are taking place:

Chapelle St Louis, Hôpital Salpetrière: Berlioz, Mozart and Verdi in this empty, cavernous structure should be very impressive! (18:00 - 20:00)

Institut du Monde Arabe: North African music (19:30 - 23:30)

Hopital St Louis: Various styles in a wonderful relaxing environment (14:00 - 20:00)

Musée de Cluny: Just a one hour show based around the theme of women in the Orient (12:30 - 13:30)

Temple du Foyer de l'Ame: (Pictured above) Classical music performed on the organ, and a rare chance to visit this interesting building near the Place de la Bastille (18:30 - 19:30)

Finally, a special mention. Regular reader Tim will be playing at the La Tactique bar in the Rue Pascal (75005) at 15:30. I'll be there!

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7 comments:

  1. Tim19 June 2009 at 23:07

    Wow, a plug on Invisible Paris - thanks Adam!

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  2. Ziggy Stardust20 June 2009 at 00:31

    What a beautiful picture.

    Anne

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  3. Anonymous20 June 2009 at 18:19

    Just curious, but why AREN'T you a big fan of Fête de la Musique in France??!! RUN2rap?!

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  4. starman169520 June 2009 at 18:45

    My experience with the Fête de la Musique in the 11é was a good one. The music was modern club-style and the mood of the participants didn't seemed forced at all. Of course, I didn't discover until the day after, what all the celebrating was about. If one wishes to know more, one can check out this site: http://fetedelamusique.culture.fr/programme_france.php

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  5. Adam20 June 2009 at 21:28

    Designslinger: I guess I'm a bit misanthropic! No, I just have problem with large organised events, and on top of that, it always rains!

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  6. PeterParis21 June 2009 at 11:42

    Thanks! Will try one of these addresses, if my "family obligations" today permit!

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  7. Louis30 June 2009 at 23:10

    I'm also surprised to hear you're not a fan of la Fete de la musique, although I relate to your antipathy towards crowds. My favorite part of la Fete is shuttling between random garage bands on boulevard corners, avoiding the big 'organized' events entirely.

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