Opéra Nouvel

Name: Opéra Nouvel
Address: FR

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Morgane

October 21, 2015

Monument incontournable.

Agnès

June 29, 2015

The Opera The Opera National de Lyon is a work and a place of art. Offering ballets, operas, theater, it takes an active part in the cultural life of Lyons. Its peristyle becomes a place of urban dances in summer with its terrace that becomes a coffee-jazz. It is located next to the River Rhone a few hundred metres from Place Terreaux and near Rue de République and the Musée des Beaux Arts. It faces the town hall of Lyon “Hotel de Ville. A striking cultural entertainment landmark The Lyon Opera with its exciting and diverse program of events that appeal to all ages and tastes is an impressive space that successfully blends classical and contemporary culture. Free live jazz concerts outdoors in the summer, drinks and food available during shows. History The origins of the Lyon Opera date back to 1756 when Jacques-Germain Soufflot, architect of the Panthéon in Paris, created the first Lyon Opera. Almost a hundred years later it was deemed too small and Antoine-Marie Chenavard and Jean-Marie Pollet built the new Lyon Opera which opened in 1831. Another hundred years later it was transformed by French architect Jean Nouvel, French scenography company Ducks Scéno, and acoustician Frits Peutz. Soufflot, a friend of Cochin, travelled with him to Italy. Facing the Hotel de Ville, its huge stage was surrounding by rooms for the actors and theatre staff, while the audience were provided with a long gallery for promenading, three staircases to the different gallery levels and two cafes. It must have been a sober building, for Soufflot denied himself the use of the classical orders. The auditorium, which was an almost complete oval, had three tiers of galleries and a panelled ceiling. It was in 1754 that the Consulate also awarded Soufflot the project for the Grand Théâtre that Lyon needed on the site of the garden located behind the Hôtel de Ville. The architect was inspired by the theatres in Parma and Milan that he had visited during his Italian escapade. The three continuous balconies of the hall were provided with Italian style loggias, their successive terracing making the top appear wider as a reminder of ancient theatres. The three levels of the low-key façade were topped with a wide cornice and a balustrade, with blocks supporting pairs of small cupids sculpted by Antoine Michel Perrache. His plan was innovative: for the first time in France, a theatre that was completely detached, an oval auditorium in contrast to the normal elongated auditorium and a stage that was slightly inclined towards the audience, fitted with an under floor level for machinery and very high flies! Considered as a fundamental stage in the architecture of theatres, it was the first building to reconcile the practical needs of the theatre with the desire of the audience of 2000…to be seen! It was opened in August 1756, in the presence of Soufflot, who came from Paris for the occasion, and Melchior Munet, who directed the construction. However, Soufflot’s Grand Théâtre was destroyed by a fire in 1826. It was replaced in 1831 on the same site by a theatre built by Antoine-Marie Chenavard and Jean-Marie Pollet. Another hundred years later the city of Lyon decided the building was still not sufficient and using the original 1831 building, a collaboration between distinguished French architect Jean Nouvel and French scenography company Ducks Scéno along with acoustician Frits Peutz resulted in the present form of the Lyon Opera. It became the Opéra de Lyon. The Building The style of the building is essential Italian with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium. The height of the building was effectively doubled by the creation of a striking steel and glass barrel vault which cleverly concealed the theatrical rigging system and provided additional space for the ballet company. It is well considered an architectural tour de force with its use of traditional and modern styles. Making the most of the beautiful outdoor covered terrace at the front of the building, the Opera of Lyon puts on a quality program of jazz beginning every year in June. The concerts are everyday at 7pm, 8:15pm and 10pm and admission is free. The style of the building is essential Italian with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium. The height of the building was effectively doubled by the creation of a striking steel and glass barrel vault which cleverly concealed the theatrical rigging system and provided additional space for the ballet company. It is well considered an architectural tour de force with its use of traditional and modern styles. With its history covering over three centuries, in 1996 the Opéra de Lyon was the first French house to become an “Opéra National”. For this institution, such a label is a sign of recognition: for its innovative and dynamic artistic policy; for its national and international outreach thanks to the artistic quality of its productions, its audio-visual approach and its tours; and for the complete creative pole that it represents – with its Orchestra, Choruses, Ballet, Children’s Choir, Studio, and set and costume workshops.The “Opéra National” convention clinches the agreement and the involvement of public authorities: the State, with the Ministry of Culture, the City of Lyon, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region and the Metropolis of Lyon. It confirms the main lines that, in 1996, presided over the drafting of the first text. Today, it also salutes the Opéra National de Lyon as a “citizen’s Opera House”, attached to promoting and developing a policy of openness to all audiences, with accessibility and sustainable development. Its identity is fashioned on a daily basis by all the teams of the Opéra National de Lyon, one of the most dynamic and inventive houses in France or Europe. Jean Nouvel’s extremely dramatic architecture stages the audience’s arrival as though in a show. Jean Nouvel renovated the 18th century Opera house, preserving its neo-classical façade and surmounting it with an imposing glass dome. The half-ton dome, that crowns the building, adding several floors, attracts stares every night, like an emblem. In the dark space that absorbs the light, everyone’s attention is at once focused on the essential: music. The Opera house also attract fans of contemporary theater architecture. The lighting of the dome is also a work of art. The facades typical of the 19th century contrast with the modernity brought by Jean Nouvel in the early 90's. The roof is a gigantic glass roof, and the red light varies in intensity depending on the number of people attending evening representations. The National Opera The Lyon Opera has seen many significant world premiers of French operas including Richard Wagner’s Die Meistersinger in 1896 and Arnold Schoenberg’s Erwartung in 1967. The principal conductor of the orchestra since 2008 is Kazushi Ono and two other notable French artists associated with the Opera are stage director Laurent Kelly and soprano Natalie Dessay. The company maintains its own permanent orchestra, choir and ballet. The choir has been conducted since 1995 by Alan Woodbridge. Lyon Opera Ballet The Lyon Opera Ballet include 31 international dancers who, under the direction of Yorgos Loukos, present an exciting postmodern and contemporary repertoire. The idea being to preserve a classical structure directed towards contemporary dance. Le Péristyle Café-Jazz Making the most of the beautiful outdoor covered terrace at the front of the building, the Opera of Lyon puts on a quality program of jazz beginning every year in June. The concerts are everyday at 7pm, 8:15pm and 10pm and admission is free.