subject: Jazz Concerts On The Roof Terrace Of La Pedrera [print this page] La Pedrera or also known as Casa Mil is a building designed by the one and only Antoni Gaud. La Pedrera means "The Quarry." Gaudi is one of the greatest architects of the 20th century. Thanks to his beautiful creations in Barcelona, tourists from all over the world visit Spain just to see his masterpieces. He broke architectural rules and created fantastical buildings that captivate children and adults alike. Many of his buildings are declared as "World Heritage" by UNESCO including Casa Mil. It is the largest civil building designed by Gaud. It is an unconventional building because it does not have a single straight line. The building has freestanding faade, which is supported by its own structure. It is independent of the rest of the building.
The roof is probably the most fascinating part of the building. It is a world of its own with different shapes and textures. The terrace is made up noteworthy chimneys, ventilation towers and other features. You will find a number of surrealistic chimneys that look like faces of warriors from a futuristic world. From the terrace, you will get the best view of the Spanish streets.
The fact that La Pedrera's rooftop is a beautiful place to enjoy scenery is probably why social worker CatalunyaCaixa has selected it as a backdrop to enjoy jazz music. A series of concerts are held on the rooftop annually.
The Success of Jazz Concerts in Barcelona
Last year alone, an average of 375 music fans visited La Pedrera for a night of jazz music. The event in total attracted 7000 visitors and this year the number is expected to rise. The concerts are scheduled from 21st June to 8th September. The concerts will be held only on the following days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The following artists or bands will be performing on the following dates:
ARTISTS .....................................DATE
Sheiman, Ignasi Terraza & Stephen Pine........9th to 11th August
Xavier Dotras Trio.....................................16th to 18th August
Septet Bartolomeo Barenghi........................23rd to 25th August
Double Vox (Eva Cortez/ Paco Perea)...........30th August to 1st September
Nelson Project..........................................6th to 8th September
A night spent on the roof of La Pedrera is bound to be magical. Throw in melodious jazz music and a chilled glass of your favorite champagne and your evening will be unforgettable. Tourists on their Barcelona holidays and locals alike shouldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy this breathtaking evening. La Pedrera is conveniently located near luxury Barcelona hotels. It is open to public thanks to the CatlunyaCaixa Foundation. The foundation hosts and executes various exhibitions, activities and visits to this special building.
If you love jazz music, then you must attend at least one jazz night at "the quarry."
