Classical opera and dance concert halls Lorraine

From early music to contemporary music, the Opera presents masterpieces of the classical repertoire, a passionate repertoire and lyrical discoveries, to appeal to a wide audience. Labelled "National Opera" in 2006, it was restored in 1994 to recreate it as it was on the day of its inauguration in 1919, namely an Italian-style theater with boxes, balcony and galleries, a pastiche of an 18th century opera, created by the Alsatian Joseph Hanecker.

For more than 100 years, the famous Salle Poirel has been a vibrant part of downtown Nancy. A mythical cultural venue in the city since 1888, a visit to this architectural jewel both inside and out is a must. In addition to a 1,000^m2 exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art and design, classical, jazz and opera concerts take place throughout the year, as well as comedy and dance shows and various meetings. Key venue of the Nancy Jazz Pulsations festival, it is in October that the hall is most alive.

The Tram is a third place composed of three distinct spaces: a municipal music conservatory with a 120-seat auditorium, a youth and extracurricular reception area and finally a performance hall. The rich and varied programming ranges from one-man shows, including several comedians, to theater and concerts. The Petit Tram offers fun musical shows to awaken children (from 5 years old) to the sounds of different instruments. The literary aperitifs put forward stories and portraits on a theme. The actors of the DEST theater company lend their voices to paint a society that resembles us.

Created on September^1, 1978 as part of the choreographic decentralization, the company has seen several great choreographers at its head. Since 2011, Petter Jacobsson has taken over the direction of the company to offer classical pieces and creations. Choreographers of great renown and young talents come from all over the world to Nancy, to transmit and create with the dancers of the ballet, all of them classically trained, but open and passionate about contemporary dance.

Since 1946, Marcel Adrien invited musicians from the Conservatory for chamber music sessions, giving birth to the association. The association, animated by volunteers since its origin, proposes an eclectic and quality program, which reflects an unceasing dynamism. Thanks to its musical richness, it is natural to want to support it by encouraging the public to come and see the artists at the Salle Poirel.

The Conservatoire Régional du Grand Nancy is a metropolitan institution for the artistic teaching of music, dance and theatre. Classes with flexible music schedules (CHAM) in partnership with the National Education, courses, initiations, teachings, exams, but also auditions, concerts and events. The conservatory works around the awakening of the youngest, teaching, identification and development of young talent. It is a real hub of artistic and educational activities, training, creation and dissemination, and the artistic heart of the metropolis and the region. Programme and practical information on the metropolis' website.

Since 1984, the Nancy Symphony and Opera Orchestra has been offering a quality program every year, always more surprising. At its head is Rani Calderon, who leads several concerts throughout the season. The other part of the program is in the hands of other talented guest conductors. The orchestra of about sixty musicians performs either at the Opera House or during annual concerts. On five Sundays of the year, it gives chamber music aperitif concerts

Founded in 1985, this beautiful musical ensemble celebrated its 25 th anniversary in October 2009. Initially, composed of a single string quartet, he enriched the instruments of a wind quintet to form one of the musical ensembles that enriched the diversity and dynamism of the ducal city throughout the world. Exploring an immense repertoire of classic and contemporary parts, this training is constantly inviting us to discover a world heritage without limits. Welcoming prestigious soloists, facing demanding works, Ensemble Stanislas always knows how to pull the right rope from the game thanks to a complicity that won't play concert together.

Facing Blue Cedar and Argenté Silver at the Hautdul ', this concert area and shows for current music, electro, reggae, rock, hip-hop, dub, metal, is a place that makes waves of enthusiasm in young people. The main hall of a surface 140 m 2 with a stage of 45 m 2, equipped with a governance, sound material and high quality lighting and high performance acoustics, offers important possibilities for musicians wishing to repeat their melodies, test their agreements, (and note the effect produced by their music on the public) has become very quickly a privileged place by the musicians. the spectators. Every weekend, a concert that configuration is held here and the programming is very eclectic, there are for all tastes. For any information concerning programming: [email protected] - Maxime Leduc.