Palau de la Música de València explained

The Palau de la Música de València is a concert, cinema, arts, and exhibition hall in Valencia situated on the Túria river.

The Palau de la Música de Valencia was designed by the architect José María García de Paredes. It was inaugurated on April 25, 1987, and features a large symphonic hall, "Sala Iturbi^[1] ", that can accommodate 1,781 spectators and a chamber hall, "Sala Rodrigo"^[2] with 417 seats.

The Palau de la Música also encompasses additional facilities such as two conference rooms,^[3] Martín y Soler and Lucrecia Bori, and an exhibition hall.^[4] These spaces are part of a larger complex that includes dressing rooms, pressrooms, a VIP room, a box office, cloakrooms, and a shop. This variety of spaces allows the Palau to host a wide range of events, from music concerts to conferences and exhibitions, making it a versatile venue in the cultural landscape of Valencia.

The Palau was enlarged in 2003, including significant additions such as a rehearsal hall, García Navarro,^[5] specifically designed for the Valencia Orchestra and a new administrative wing.

The Palau de la Música de Valencia is a hub for a diverse range of cultural and musical activities, serving both the local community and international audiences. The key activities include:

• Concerts and Performances: Hosting an extensive program of concerts and performances, ranging from classical music and opera, with a subscription season,^[6] to jazz and contemporary genres. The venue is known for featuring both renowned international artists and promoting local talent.^[7]
• Festivals: The Palau is a central venue for various music and cultural festivals throughout the year, including classical music festivals, contemporary music events, and educational music festivals for younger audiences. It hosts the Valencia Jazz Festival since 1997.^[8]
• Educational Programs: Offering educational and outreach programs that aim to engage the community and foster a love of music among people of all ages.^[9] These programs include workshops, seminars,^[10] and interactive activities designed to educate participants about music and the arts.
• Conferences and Corporate Events: Providing facilities for conferences, seminars, and corporate events, with spaces equipped to accommodate a range of activities from formal presentations to workshops and exhibitions.^[11]
• Exhibitions: Featuring exhibition spaces that host a variety of art and cultural exhibitions, often related to music or showcasing local artists and cultural heritage.

It is the home of the city's municipal orchestra, the Orchestra of Valencia founded 1943.^[12] (not to be confused with the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana founded 2006).

External links

• Official website
• Operabase page

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sala José Iturbi . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
2. Web site: Sala Joaquín Rodrigo . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
3. Web site: Sala Martín y Soler y Lucrecia Bori . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música . es-ES.
4. Web site: Sala de Exposiciones . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
5. Web site: Sala García Navarro . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
6. Web site: Season Tickets . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
7. Web site: 2024-03-24 . Palau de la Música, Valencia, Spain . 2024-04-05 . Operabase . en.
8. Web site: 247valencia . 2023-06-29 . ‘FESTIVAL DE JAZZ DE VALÈNCIA’ 2023 (JULY 4th – JULY 30th) • 24/7 Valencia . 2024-04-05 . 24/7 Valencia . en-GB.
9. Web site: Menut Palau . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
10. Web site: Seminarios de Jazz y música latina. Talleres y formación. Sedajazz. Tel.[phone]. [e-mail] . 2024-04-05 . sedajazz.es.
11. Web site: Congresses . 2024-04-05 . Palau de la música .
12. Timothy Birch Frommer's Valencia Day by Day 2009 -- Page 73 "Palau dela Música. Back down to the river and staying on this side, soon you will arrive at the home of the Orchestra of Valencia and the Municipal Brass Band, this is the main classical music center in the city. There are two auditoria and two ..".