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Clay Paky at Palau de les Arts in Valencia and Opera Garnier in Paris
34 Alpha Profile 1200 fixtures have been installed at the Palau de les Arts regina Sofia in Valencia, the spectacular theatre designed by Santiago Calatrava, and considered to be one of the largest centres in Spain and one of the largest in the world dedicated to scenic art.
The main Palace Hall covers an area of 40,000 square metres and can hold up to 4,000 spectators. The roofing, referred to as its “down” is the most spectacular element of the building and is 237 metres in length and over 70 metres in height.
The interior is divided into four halls. The Main Hall was conceived as the catalyst of the building’s elements and has 1,700 seats, distributed between the patio and four stage levels. The building also has a Master Hall which can hold 400 people and is equipped for live shows by small music group, an Amphitheatre which holds over 1,500 spectators, and a Chamber Theatre – plus an Exhibition Room dedicated to applied art, next to the Palace.
In Paris, 36 Alpha Profile 1200s have been installed by Clay Paky France at the Palais Garnier in Paris, under the guidance of the lighting director Pascal Boulanger. The Palais Garnier, also known as the Opéra de Paris, Opéra Garnier or Paris Opéra, has 2,200 seats. The landmark building was designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style, and is regarded as one of the architectural masterpieces of its time.
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