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!
