The interior was meticulously designed with intertwining corridors, alcoves and landings to allow for easy movement of large numbers of people complete with a grand marble staircase and the grand foyer, acting as the drawing room for all of Paris high society and covered in gilded paintings. The official inauguration in 1875 was attended by the Mayor of London and Amsterdam, the King Alphonso XII of Spain, and hundreds of members from European high society. The elaborate use of different materials to lend a lavish multicolored facade was typical of many of the works under the rule of Napoléon III, and features sculptures of various figures of Greek mythology. The building itself is considered an artful masterpiece, and was one of the most expensive construction projects to come from the Second French Empire under the reign of Napoléon III. One of the most prestigious stages in all of France, the Palais Garnier was constructed between 18, designed by legendary architect Charles Garnier, who was selected among a handful of talented architects in a fierce design competition. History and Fun Facts about the Palais Garnier 52 for vocal quartet and piano four hands The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni), op. Suite for the orchestra n ° 2, in Si minor, BWV 1067īrandenburg Concerto n ° 3, in Sol major, BWV 1048īrandenburg Concerto n ° 6, in B flat major, BWV 1051īrandenburg Concerto n ° 5, in Re major, BWV 1050īrandenburg Concerto n ° 1, in Fa major, BWV 1046īrandenburg Concerto n ° 2, in Fa major, BWV 1047īrandenburg Concerto n ° 4, in Sol major, BWV 1049Ĭoncerto for bassoon, strings and harpsichord, RV 484Ĭoncerto for oboe, strings and harpsichord, RV 463

2, in Fa major, BWV 1047īrandenburg Concerto n ° 4, in Sol major, BWV 1049

1, in Fa major, BWV 1046īrandenburg Concerto No.

Suite for the orchestra n ° 3, in Re major, BWV 1068īrandenburg Concerto No.

Paris opera garnier schedule 2013