Rave-L Party

Concert

22.8.-24.8.2025

Maschinenhalle Zweckel

Ravel’s „Boléro“ as an immersive Techno experience.

The composer Maurice Ravel’s ideal venue for his superhit Boléro was a factory. For his 150th birthday, we will make his wish come true. In the Maschinenhalle at Zeche Zweckel in Gladbeck the French collective Les Apaches ! will put the “rave” into Ravel. Between new Ravel arrangements and a recently discovered Boléro Jazz from 1929, the famous piece, among other works by Ravel, is transformed from an orchestral work into a trance-like electro trip by composer Fabien Cali. Visually, 3D-projections of dancers merge with virtual backgrounds, inviting the public to join the dance party. A Live Set by French-Cameroonian DJ Tatyana Jane continues the celebration.

Produced by Nouvelle Sociéte des Apaches, co-produced by Théâtre du Châtelet and the Fondation Fiminco.

Video © Cynwal Hoper / Les Apaches !

Cast

Orchestra
- Les Apaches !
Musical Direction
- Julien Masmondet
Stage Direction
- Gordon,
- Sarah Silverblatt-Buser
Real-time and Visual Artist
- Alexandra R
Lighting Design
- Arthur Cemin
DJ-Producer
- Tatyana Jane
Composition
- Fabien Cali,
- Maurice Ravel
Violin
- Eva Zavaro
Trumpet
- Arthur Escriva
Dancer
- Sarah Silverblatt-Buser,
- Les Apaches !
Arrangements
- Arthur Escriva,
- Anthony Girard,
- Bruno Gousset,
- Eva Zavaro,
- Pascal Zavaro

Further supporters

Rave-L Party is supported by Centre National de la Musique, Spedidam, ADAMI.

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Run time

ca. 2 h
Introduction

An introduction will take place 45 minutes before the start of each event.
Notice

Increased volume is part of the concert. For people sensitive to volume, our team will provide you with hearing protection free of charge on site.

The event is standing room only.
RuhrBühnen*Spezial

The performance of Rave-L Party on 24 August 2025 is part of the RuhrBühnen*Spezial series. Book tickets for only €15!
Shuttle bus

Our Service: A shuttle service runs in both directions from Essen Central Station to the Maschinenhalle Zweckel in Gladbeck. You can book tickets directly in our web shop. Bus stop in Essen: Freiheit 5A, Fernbushaltestelle HBF Essen