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.

  • The orchestra Les Apaches ! performs on stage in front of a digital projection showing a white lizard-like creature on a black background.
    © Quentin Chevrier
  • A large crowd dances in front of a brightly orange stage projection with disco balls and balloons, while a DJ performs on a raised platform.
    © Quentin Chevrier
  • A DJ wearing sunglasses and a cap points dramatically to the side, with red stage lighting and a projection of a cheering crowd in the background.
    © Quentin Chevrier

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.

Visit

  • 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.

  • 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

Directions and arrival

Maschinenhalle Zweckel, Gladbeck
Frentroper Straße 74
45966 Gladbeck

  • Public transport and Kombi-Ticket
  • Directions
  • Accessibility at the venue

  • Access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Festival team on site