Auditorium de Lyon Unveils Proton de la Chapelle Hall, Offering €10 Chamber Music Concerts
Lyon, February 13, 2026 – The Auditorium de Lyon has officially opened its new Proton de la Chapelle hall, an intimate, fully renovated space designed to host conferences, youth workshops, and especially chamber music concerts. This new initiative aims to democratize classical music, offering high-quality performances for just €10.
The Proton de la Chapelle hall, with a capacity of about sixty seats, provides an exceptionally close and personal experience for the audience. Attendees can almost reach out and touch the musicians, creating a unique connection with the performance. The hall’s acoustics are described as superb, allowing every instrument to be heard with clarity, enhancing the intensity of the musical experience.
Inaugural Concert: Anton Bruckner’s Quintet in F minor
The new hall recently hosted a performance of Anton Bruckner’s rarely heard Quintet in F minor. The concert, lasting less than an hour, was met with a full house, with additional chairs brought in to accommodate the enthusiastic and diverse audience. Musicians from the Orchestre National de Lyon (ONL) presented the rare piece with passion, briefly introducing it before the performance.
This format is ideal for those looking to discover chamber music at an affordable price, perhaps before a lunch, or for seasoned music lovers eager to hear seldom-performed works in optimal conditions.
Affordable Concerts and Conferences for All
The €10 ticket price makes these concerts highly accessible, aligning with the Auditorium’s goal of broadening its audience for classical music. The program for the new venue is just beginning, with upcoming events including:
- Dmitri Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 2 by the Aegon Quartet from CNSMD de Lyon. Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 PM.
- Schubert’s String Quintet in C major by musicians from the ONL and Jennifer Gilbert. Friday, March 20, at 12:30 PM.
In addition to concerts, the Proton de la Chapelle hall will also host conferences, such as:
- Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra presented by Claire Delamarche, ONL musicologist and author of a Bartók biography. Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 PM.
- Claude Debussy Conference, in partnership with the Société philharmonique de Lyon. Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM.
The opening of the Proton de la Chapelle hall marks a significant development for the Auditorium de Lyon, reinforcing its commitment to making classical music and cultural events more accessible to the wider community. The intimate setting and affordable pricing are expected to attract both new audiences and dedicated classical music enthusiasts.
