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13 B2
Maison de la Radio France concerts
116 avenue Président Kennedy, 16ème
01 42 30 22 22
This distinctive circular building is home to French
state radio. The Salle Olivier Messiaen hosts an eclec-
tic repertoire of classical music, usually by one of two
resident orchestras. Concerts are often free, including
those in the music festival Présences (Jan-Feb) and
one-off gigs by big names such as Peter Gabriel.
11 A1
New Morning no-frills club
7-9 rue des Petites-Ecuries, 10ème • 01 45 23 51 41
www.newmorning.com
Located on a run-down street with an all-but-hidden
entrance, this is possibly the city's most famous jazz
venue. Beloved of serious fans and musicians alike,
the club was Chet Baker's favourite and, since open-
ing in 1981, has attracted the key exponents of jazz,
blues and Latin music from Roy Ayres to Taj Mahal.
5 B2
Bouffes du Nord dilapidated charm
37bis boulevard de la Chapelle, 10ème • 01 46 07 34 50
www.bouffesdunord.com Box office open 11-6 Mon-Sat
After years of neglect and with only minimal restoration, this legendary
vaudeville theatre was reopened in 1974 by English director Peter Brook.
The ramshackle interior provides a terrific backdrop for its often ground-
breaking productions: an exciting menu of modern and reinvigorated
classic plays, as well as jazz, opera and contemporary music. Perfor-
mances here really benefit from the building's extraordinary acoustics.
A Night at the Opera
Crowned by Marc Chagall's gorgeous ceiling frescoes,
the stunning auditorium of Opéra Garnier (see p110)
is in fact used mostly for quality ballet productions
and some lesser-known operas. The mainly classical
repertoire is often given a modern slant in terms of
design and choreography. The 2,700-capacity
Opéra Bastille (see p226) , with its vast, curving
glass façade, was commissioned by Mitterrand as
an “opera for the people”, but escalating
construction costs have inflated the ticket prices
(obscured views are, however, still available for just
5€). Classical opera is the mainstay here, with
occasional ballet and classical-music concerts.
Tickets are always in demand, so advance booking
is well advised. Both venues offer daily guided tours.
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