The 5 Most Amazing Concert Halls in the World
These magical places have provided the backdrop to marvellous musicians and unforgettable moments. Here are our top 5.
Guangzhou Opera House in China
A relatively new building, Guangzhou opened its doors in 2010. The main hall holds 1800. The building only cost 1.8 billion yuan to build. The architect behind the design described the idea of the structure as “two rocks being washed away from the Pearl River.
Carnegie Hall in New York
Built in 1891, this famous concert hall has played host to a remarkable list of performers including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mark Twain, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. This incredible building contains 3 separate halls, Stern Auditorium (2,804), Zankel Hall (599),Weill Recital Hall (268). There’s only one way to get to Carnegie Hall and that’s practice.
Wiener Musikverein in Vienna
The Wiener Musikverein is considered to be one of the worlds finest concert halls. It’s one one Vienna’s most loved landmarks and is a very impressive structure both inside and out. The building was influenced by Greek temples and opened its doors in 1870.
Symphony Hall in Boston
Another visit stateside for a venue widely regarded as one of the worlds greatest classical music venues. The impressive organ is electrically keyed, with 62 ranks of nearly 4,000 pipes set in a chamber 12 feet deep and 40 feet high.
The Royal Albert Hall
The home of the Proms concerts every summer since 1941. It’s one of London’s most loved and recognisable buildings. The Royal Albert Hall has hosted a very diverse range of events from ballet to tennis. A capacity of 5,544 makes it a very desirable venue from a wide range of musicians to play. Built in 1871 and still going strong.
