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Arsenal

Metz

A Napoleonic arsenal reborn as a concert hall where Ricardo Bofill's geometric modern additions frame the original military bones. Musicians and audiences rave about the acoustics in the Grande Salle.

Historic military building
Renowned acoustics
Ancient temple aesthetic
Napoleonic architecture

Tips

steep stairs to seating, no railings

Arsenal

3 Av. Ney, 57000 Metz, France

Upcoming at Arsenal

Friday, Jun 19
Paul Dukas L’Apprenti sorcier; Francis Poulenc Concerto pour orgue, orchestre à cordes et timbales; Camille Saint-Saëns Symphonie no 3

Paul Dukas L’Apprenti sorcier; Francis Poulenc Concerto pour orgue, orchestre à cordes et timbales; Camille Saint-Saëns Symphonie no 3

June 19

The Arsenal de Metz pairs world-class acoustics with a program built around the organ: Poulenc's dramatic concerto and Saint-Saëns' thundering "Organ Symphony" open the evening, with Dukas' playful Sorcerer's Apprentice setting the stage.

Wednesday, Jun 24
Concert de l’orchestre Daegu Virtuoso Chamber

Concert de l’orchestre Daegu Virtuoso Chamber

June 24 at 8pm

Korean virtuosos blend Bach's baroque brilliance with Piazzolla's tango passion. The Daegu ensemble bridges eras and continents, from Brandenburg Concertos to the rhythmic heat of Buenos Aires.