Paris Philharmonic – Philharmonie de Paris

(Last Update: 05.06.2025) The newest of numerous concert halls in Paris, opened in January 2015 Philharmonie de Paris Yani Paris PhilharmonicIn this article, I want to tell you about… 19.Boroughhuge park and recreation area in Parc de la VillettePhilharmonie de Paris, located in , was established in order to provide the city with a concert hall that will meet contemporary needs. French Ministry of Culture ve Paris Municipality A collaborative project. The building, whose construction started in 2009, took 6 years to complete.

Naturally, building such contemporary buildings in a city with a classical and romantic atmosphere like Paris means taking some risks. Since Philharmonie de Paris is established in a large park that represents the contemporary face of the city, it does not stand out in this atmosphere that is very different from the familiar and customary texture of the city. Although it may seem strange at first with its strange form, it has an interesting form that is compatible with its environment and evokes strange feelings in people. Maybe over time our eyes will get used to it, but I cannot say that it has a memorable form like the famous opera house in Sydney. The inside is engraved in my mind, but I can't visualize the form of the outside.

Centre Pompidouof and Bastille Opera's disharmony within the city, Montmartre BuildingIn addition to its unattractiveness, it is among the contemporary buildings built in Paris recently. Louis Vuitton FoundationAfter , Philharmonie de Paris was a building that impressed me. Because both of these buildings are outside the texture of the city, in a green environment, with a design that contrasts with nature but is also harmonious. Of course, they were designed taking into account ecological balance, as required by contemporary architecture. By the way, a little anecdote: The architect of the building, Jean Nouvel, did not attend the opening ceremony on January 14, 2015, protesting that the building was not yet ready for opening....

The event that made me review the Philharmonie de Paris, that is, to write these lines, was the Philharmonie de Paris, which I had the chance to listen to in June 2015. l'Île de France – Île de France Philharmonic Orchestra It was the concert of Strauss' famous work "Ainsi Parlait Zarathoustra - Thus Spoke Zarathustra", performed by.

M5 metro We took the line and got off at the Porte de Pantin stop. Parc de la VilletteEnter and see the Lion Pool in front and the one directly opposite. Grande HalleWe reached here immediately by turning right from the square where , that is, by walking in the direction of Cité de la Musique. Yes, next to the Philharmonie de Paris City of Music There is another concert hall called Musée de la Musique – Museum of MusicThe building where is located is called Philharmonie 2, and this new concert hall building is called Philharmonie 1. The famous concert hall is right behind. Zenith is available. Because Paris can't get enough of music and art...

Concert hall with a capacity of 2.400 people I must say that I was very impressed when we entered. Yes Opera GarnierAfter the classic and mind-blowing hall of , this place remains very plain, but what impresses people here is something else: It has been around for a very long time. Opera GarnierI thought it was “the most magnificent concert hall” but over time London, Lisbon,  AmsterdamIn the concerts I watched in the historical halls of Naples, Geneva, Stockholm and many other cities, I did not hear any Opera Garnieraesthetically since I realized that there was no class distinction in Opera GarnierEven though I loved it, I realized that I would no longer prefer it to listen to a concert or watch an opera. Especially when I saw the acoustic and technical infrastructure in contemporary buildings, I realized that I should not turn my nose up at new halls; In this sense Bastille Opera It also gained value in my eyes. I'm talking about place inequality Palace of Versaillesinside of Opera RoyalThere is also . Again Verailles Palace Royal Opera I recommend you to watch a performance at the Opéra Royal, once in your life.

Our place was on the right side of the stage in the first balcony. First of all One of the most impressive features of this lounge is that it offers 360-degree seating. In other words, no matter where you sit in the hall, you have the chance to watch/listen to the concert with equal pleasure. Of course, in concerts where the large choir is included, the seats at the back of the stage are reserved for the choir... By the way, I must say that the black balcony on the back left and the contemporary organ on the right are very stylish. In my opinion, the only problem with the lounge is that the seats are quite upright and there is no place to hold on to the back of the seats while passing from the top. I predict that very soon, while trying to get to their seat, someone will lose their balance and fall onto the seats below...

During the concert, we listened to many beautiful classical works, especially “Ainsi Parlait Zarathoustra”. We witnessed how 70-80 instruments played in harmony - although most of them produced completely different sounds; In other words, we melted into the nature of polyphonic music, we blended together, we were satisfied with the music... Of course, while we were experiencing the beauty of the moment, we could not prevent a part of our hearts from aching, saying "why are there no such concert halls in my country?" Fortunately, years later, the Istanbul Ataturk Cultural Center was reopened and my sadness eased a little…

At the end of the concert, what I like most about such events in Paris is that the hall can suddenly empty after the encore many times, that is, the evacuation of the audience is very well planned. First time to this Stade de FranceI witnessed the Madonna concert in; The huge stadium was empty in almost fifteen minutes. This place also empties easily. I guess the only problem is if you came by car car park There may be a payment queue at the vending machines. Last time ZenithSince we experienced this problem by driving to the Indila concert in , we preferred to come by metro this time. Public transportation in Paris is seamless; That's why you'd better choose the metro.

We try to attend a cultural event in every city we visit, especially to watch a concert in the most important concert halls of that city. Maybe you might want to listen to a concert here when you come to Paris. To do this, all you have to do is look at the program on the Philharmonie de Paris's website and buy a ticket for an event you like. If you want to watch a concert in this hall while looking for tickets, click "Philharmonie 1You must select ”. Because "Philharmonie 2" is for tickets to the concert hall Cité de la Musique right next door... Like many other cultural events in the city, there is also a website to find affordable tickets for concerts at the Paris Philharmonic. Billet ReducIt's worth taking a look at. Luckily, promotional tickets can be found there.

Of course, there is not just a single concert hall in this building; There is another smaller concert hall, a rehearsal hall, an education department and even a museum. For things to do before or after the concert at Paris Philharmonic: Parc de la Villette You can read the article. There are rows of restaurants across the street for eating and drinking after the concert. You can sit wherever you want, have a drink, review the concert and enjoy being in Paris.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: philharmoniedeparis.fr

Address: 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris 75019