The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall in Barcelona, Spain designed in the Catalan modernist style by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner between 1905-1908. It was commissioned by the Orfeó Català, a choral society that promoted Catalan culture. The building underwent restoration from 1982-1989. The concert hall seats 2049 people and features columns decorated with mosaics and a large central skylight. Outside, the facade is made of red brick with stained glass windows and sculptures representing musicians.

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3. It was inaugurated February 9, 1908. The Palau won the architect an award from the Barcelona City Council in 1909, given to the best building built during the previous year. Between 1982 and 1989, the building underwent extensive restoration, remodeling, and extension under the direction of architects.

4. LLUÍS MILLET’S ROOM It’s located on the first floor, opposite the concert hall, dedicated to Millet the musician and the founder of the Orfeo Català.

5. CONCERT HALL It has windows on both sides, seats for 2049 people, columns decorated with mosaics of colors as the ceiling with red roses and white glazed ceramic. In the center of the ceiling there’s the large skylight or light conducted by Anthony Rigalt and Blanch. Above the grandstand there’s two Pegàssos, sculpted by Eusebi Arnau, some people relate it to the climb power of the music.

6. THE SETTING There are eighteen Nouveau muses in a mosaic and in relief from the waist. Under a collection of irregular red canvas and above it there’s the organ. At the center stage, between the muses, he ordered to set Domènech i Muntaner. ORGAN The acquisition of the organ was in the German Walcker, Ludwigsburg, and was conducted in 1908. In 2003 it was again restored thanks to contributions from individuals and private companies.

11. MORE INFORMATION ♪ Localization: C/ Sant Pere Més Alt, s/n Entrada Recepció: C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6 08003 BARCELONA ♪ Box office hours: Monday through Saturday from 10 to 21h. Concert on Sunday and holidays: 2 hours before the concert family concerts Sundays from 10 am Sundays and holidays: no early sales ♪ Cafeteria and catering service: It’s open from 9 to 24h, from Monday tough Sunday, located on the floor of the foyer. Restaurant service in the “el Mirador” during the restaurant features. Do not allow entry to the room any food or drink. ♪ Public transport: bus: lines 17, 19, 40 and 45 metro: lines I and IV. Station urquinaona