In 1929, concerned with giving his students a place for artistic expression and performance Alfred Cortot commissioned a concert hall by Auguste Perret, the architect known for conceiving the Théâtre des Champs Elysées. The Cortot room plays an integral role in the l’École Normale de Musique de Paris and can hold 400 attendees. Mostly wooded, It has an exceptional acoustic character that is similar to that of a violin. Classified as a Historic Monument, this Art Deco masterpiece has welcomed some of the greatest musicians of our time. It also traditionally hosts the end of the year competitions, student concerts and public master classes.

78 rue Cardinet
75017 Paris