Concert venue without. Rules for attending concerts in the cathedral
The cathedral on Malaya Gruzinskaya is a functioning Catholic church, and concerts are held in their free time from services. Conducting concerts is a centuries-old tradition that offers everyone (regardless of beliefs and views) the opportunity to join the thousand-year cultural heritage. But, as in any place, there are certain rules here:
CONCERTS IN THE CATHEDRAL ON MALY GEORGINSKAYA
Invitation Cards
Admission to most concerts is by invitation only. You can buy them directly at the Cathedral, as well as on our website. You can read more about how to do this and, what is no less important, why you need to do this on our website. Be careful not to buy tickets from resellers and resources not listed on our website: such invitations may not be valid.
Tickets can be refunded only before the concert (no later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert). The organizers have the right to replace the announced concert with another, in which case the tickets can be returned to the ticket office at the Cathedral until the beginning of the concert.
Remember that invitations are not required to visit the Cathedral at a time other than the concert. The temple is open daily from 7:00 to 20:00. Tickets are also not needed in cases where it is indicated in the poster or program of the event that admission is free.
Appearance (dress code)
It is not necessary to choose evening dresses: concerts are held within the walls of the current Cathedral - you just need to remember this. Of the strict instructions: clothes should not open the neckline, knees, back or shoulders; it should not contain defiant inscriptions or images. For the rest, you can get by with a completely democratic form of clothing.
Our lovely listeners are free to choose what to wear according to their taste: be it a dress or trousers; covering your head is optional. Men are supposed to be in the Cathedral without a headdress.
We draw your attention to the fact that there is no wardrobe in the Cathedral. Visitors enter the temple in outer clothing, which can be removed if desired and left with them. In the cold season, the Cathedral premises are heated.
Age
The concerts in the Cathedral are open to everyone, including the smallest listeners. The only limitation is your own strength and sanity. We do not recommend taking babies to evening concerts. For family outings, it is better to choose a daytime concert (series "concerts for the whole family").
If the child starts crying or being capricious, you will have to go out with him to the porch or even leave the concert earlier. In this regard, we ask listeners with small children to be located in places closer to the exit. Based on our practice, children under 5-6 years old almost never "stand" a full-fledged evening concert.
Our smaller brothers
We fully share the love of Saint Francis for all creation, but we ask you to leave your pets at home. They are not admitted to the Cathedral, even at a very respectable age.
Omnia mea ...
Please avoid coming to the Cathedral for the concert along with food, drinks, suitcases and other bulky, explosive and cutting objects. you will not be allowed into the hall with them.
BEFORE THE CONCERT
What is the best time to approach?
It is best to come to the concert no earlier than 20-15 minutes before its start. The fact is that before concerts, divine services are held in the Cathedral, and after them the hall is prepared for the concert, during which the listeners are forced to be in the vestibule, where it is quite crowded. To avoid unpleasant impressions, we urge you to be punctual.
However, we ask you not to be late. The entrance of latecomers into the hall is carried out only during the breaks between the numbers of the concert program, while visitors are required to occupy the nearest free seats to the entrance (the seats indicated on the ticket of the latecomer lose their relevance)
I am thinking of purchasing a ticket just before the concert ...
Yes it is possible. Within an hour before the start of the concert, you can purchase a ticket by going down the stairs (from the narthex - to the left). In such cases, we highly recommend that you come a little earlier and, upon purchasing your tickets, take the opportunity to visit a nearby cafe or just walk around the beautiful territory of the Cathedral.
Sobriety of mind and peace of mind
Please be calm and do not rush to bypass everyone else on the way to the cherished goal, as soon as the caretakers begin to let the audience into the hall. This behavior is not only inappropriate in the church, but also dangerous to health. We look forward to your understanding!
(We also hope that you understand the said sobriety, as we do - in every sense.)
Control of invitations
Please be prepared to show your invitation cards to the rangers. If you have a special invitation for social organizations, be prepared to also demonstrate a document confirming the fact of involvement in a specific organization.
Seats in the central and side aisles
Please take seats as indicated on your tickets.
If your invitations to seats in the central nave - the row and seat are indicated on the ticket.
If you have chosen a free seating in the side aisles, you can take any place, but only in the side aisles (not in the central one).
If you have any difficulties, please contact the caretakers for help.
Altar, chapel, stained glass windows, confessionals, organs, bells ...
You can find out more about how our Cathedral is arranged at. We kindly ask you not to produce it privately, and not to walk around the Cathedral for such a purpose (“look”) before the concert. Moreover, we ask you not to enter the altar and behind the fences. After the concert, if you wish, you can ask your questions about the structure of the Cathedral to our employees (they wear name badges).
DURING THE CONCERT
Photo and video
You can shoot in the Cathedral during a concert, but only without a flash. If you are going to post photos or videos on a social network, please, if possible, put down the geotag and hashtag #sobornamaloigruzinskaya
About what is unacceptable
Once again, we urge you to remember that the Cathedral is a functioning church. Please follow the generally accepted rules of conduct. For non-observance, you may be asked to leave the room. In the temple, as in other public places, you cannot kiss, behave defiantly, be rude and disturb other people. If the caretaker asks you to leave the hall, you must do so immediately. You can find out the reasons and all the circumstances in the vestibule at the administration.
Applause and flowers
During concerts in the Cathedral, it is allowed to express your approval with applause. Those who wish can give flowers to the performers at the end of the concert. If you need help with bouquets, you can contact the caretakers.
Additionally
- When purchasing tickets at the Cathedral, you can ask our staff purchase and prepare a bouquet for the end of the concertso that you can hand it to the performer or another person. You can also leave flowers as decoration for the Cathedral.
- In the narthex of the temple, after each concert, you can purchase disks with organ music recordingsmade directly in the Cathedral
- After each concert as part of the Music of the World's Cathedrals series you can sign up for an excursion to the main organ.
- When purchasing tickets at the Cathedral (or when ordering them by phone), you can ask our employee order a taxi for you... Immediately after the concert, you will be greeted by one of the best taxis in the city. Right in front of the Cathedral.
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Here, for example, is the scheme of the Olympic Stadium. We see a fan zone, a dance floor, two VIP boxes and stands.
Typical layout of a large club
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This is a diagram of the Moscow Stadium Live, the largest club in Europe. Several VIP boxes and a dance floor.
Typical small club layout
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This is a Moscow club layout with a capacity of only 1000 people. This scheme is also relevant for the vast majority of clubs, say, Voronezh or Novosibirsk. Tables (they are also VIP seats) and a dance floor.
Well, now let's move on to the analysis of each of the zones.
1. Fan zone
pros
1. Action. This is the most popular area, so this is where the main fun takes place.
2. For the nearsighted. By location, this zone is the closest to the stage, so from here you will see your favorite musicians in the best possible way if you break into the front rows.
3. Feelings. It is here that the epicenter of the concert atmosphere is located: the fan base always gathers in the fan zone, which sings along loudest, creating a unique collective backing vocals, here they burn sparklers (if agreed with the venue), hold flash mobs and wave flags.
4. Sound. Most often, the post of sound technician is located at the end of the fan zone, respectively, the sound in the hall is tuned with an orientation to the bulk of the people who are here. Not always, but more often than not, it is in the fan zone that the best sound on the set can be found.
5. Access to the body. At especially cool concerts, some musicians easily "go to the people" or stage diving. Trust me, it's always fun.
6. Trophies. Fans-gatherers can replenish their collection of drumsticks and picks only when they are in the fan zone, because trophies simply do not fly away beyond it.
Minuses
1. People. They everywhere. You simply do not have personal space, as there are a lot of people and little space. Not only do you want not to miss anything, so the closer to the stage, the greater the concentration of people per square meter. It will be difficult for sociophobes.
2. Injury hazard. Here you may well fly from the elbow to the left, over the head from an overly active mosh of a neighbor from behind, and if a slam starts ... In general, hold on, buddy!
3. Flash mobs. From the stage, a good flash mob often looks pretty cool, but for you, being in the epicenter of the fan zone, all these banners, posters and flags can obstruct your view. In principle, all this is not for long, and you can tolerate for the sake of a cool group, but there are always dissatisfied people. Who knows, you might not like it too much.
4. Exit. At large venues and festivals, after the end of the concert, people are released in parts - first the VIP, then the stands ... Visitors to the fan zone are the last to leave in this case.
5. Cameras. Someone is constantly filming something here. Every now and then a screen of your nearest neighbor's mobile phone appears in front of your face, which is not always pleasant.
6. High frequency. Shrieking girls are here too, yeah. The decibelometer periodically rolls over.
Outcome
The fan zone is for those who do not stand behind the whole concert, but support the whole movement. Here you need to sing, dance, jump and generally create activity. People who want to stand / sit quietly, just listen to music and look at the musicians are clearly not here. You need to be prepared for some of the disadvantages of the zone and not dwell on them, enjoying your favorite music and the atmosphere of the event.
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2. Dance floor
pros
1. Price. The cost of a dance floor ticket is lower compared to the fan zone.
2. For the brutal. If you want concert "meat" - you are definitely here! The dance floor is always the epicenter of slam, circlepit and the like. To understand whether you like it all - you need, of course, to experience it once. We also saw one and a half meter little inches happily running into the slam along with huge muscular men, so who knows.
3. Communication. Here you will not be bored while waiting for the concert. While the gathering of visitors is underway, and the performers are preparing to go on stage, there is a high probability that an interesting conversation will develop with the people next to them about music, festivals, favorite songs, and in general about anything.
4. Degree. Most clubs have a bar next to the dance floor. You don't have to go far for drinks and water.
Minuses
1. Distance. The dance floor is located immediately behind the fan zone, and more often than not the same thing happens there, but you are moved away from the stage by a certain number of meters and a crowd of people.
2. Again, people. Here you may well be doused with beer by those who walked around, to embellish the concert with alcohol, or to crumple your ribs in a slam before injury (rarely, but this happens).
3. Lottery. Sounds not always good.
4. Intrusiveness. Drunken visitors to the bar can distract from a pleasant pastime.
Outcome
If your main goal is to "hang out and mix", then you, no doubt, here. People who are not ready to support the whole concert movement have nothing to do on the dance floor. Seeing the action on stage will only partially work, so you shouldn't go to the dance floor and those who wish to personally contemplate every detail.
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3. VIP boxes
pros
1. Review. Here, no one bothers you to consider the musicians and all their actions. The boxes are always located on a level above the fan zone, dance floor and stage, so those who want to see everything - here.
2. Calmness. Music lovers with children, older people and those visitors who just want to sit without moving and listen to their favorite music are comfortably located in the box.
3. Privileges. Guests with VIP tickets often have a separate entrance, cloakroom and bar. VIP-zones sometimes represent a sofa or armchairs with a table, and the waiters promptly bring everything that you order from the menu, so that those who are especially hungry can also eat or drink.
4. Pleasant surprises. Next to you, one of your favorite musicians, who came to support colleagues in the workshop, may well be drinking wine decorously.
5. Variability. If you suddenly want to dance and move, you can go to the fan zone.
Minuses
1. The price of the issue. The cost of tickets for the stands sometimes goes beyond all reasonable boundaries! We'll have to fork out, because you have to pay for comfort.
Outcome
VIP boxes are a suitable option for those who want to be left alone. Here you can sit quietly, listen to music and watch how the concert magic happens down there. Well, the photos / videos from here are the coolest!
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4. Tribunes
pros
1. Personal space. Something, but it is. For an amateur, of course, a plus, but: you are far enough from the dance floor and fan zone so that the concert movement does not touch you.
2. Comfort. You sit yourself like in a movie theater, enjoying the spectacle.
Minuses
1. Limitation. If you want to be active, the chances are high that you will not succeed. You cannot enter the fan zone, there is nowhere else to dance, and on the spot you will interfere with those sitting behind.
2. Remoteness. To see the scene, grab your binoculars at the theater around the corner.
Outcome
If you want peace, but there is a local crisis in your wallet. A budget version of VIP boxes without a bar, blackjack and ... you get the idea.
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We conducted a small survey among the visitors of our VKontakte group and found out which concert zone our subscribers prefer.
Where will you go next time?
We hope we've helped newcomers in the difficult task of choosing the best venue for the perfect concert.
Go to concerts, listen to good music and have fun with every note!
Today in the world there are a huge number of concert halls that amaze the audience with their beauty, high-quality light and acoustics. And when all these essential components are combined in one building, it cannot go unnoticed. Our roundup features 25 of the most stunning concert halls from around the world that every theater-goer should visit.
The family of the creator of the cartoon empire Walt Disney has long wanted to build a building worthy of the highest ratings in his honor and donated $ 50 million for its construction. As a result, with the unveiling of another Frank Gehry masterpiece in 2003, the main city of California has found its new symbol. It is worth noting that in addition to its external expressiveness, this concert hall has acoustic properties that are in many ways superior to other famous venues in the world.
After numerous refusals and construction freezes at the design stage, China's main theater was nevertheless built in the early 2000s. Reminiscent of either a huge drop of water, or a flying saucer that landed in the Chinese capital, this incredible structure immediately fell in love with most of the locals and guests of the Celestial Empire. The theater is a domed structure 212 meters long and about 47 meters high, entirely made of metal and glass. The building is located on the surface of an artificial lake, and the entrance to it are underwater tunnels with a transparent ceiling.
The ultra-modern opera house in the center of Oslo was designed by the world famous architectural firm Snohetta in 2007. The main task of the architects was to organically fit the building into the urban area, the cliffs of the Oslofjord and the coastal territory of the seaport, while linking the historic city center with modern quarters. The main hall of the theater is designed for 1364 seats and has a classic horseshoe shape, which allows providing the highest acoustic performance. The main feature of the theater is the sloping roof, smoothly descending to the ground. It was very quickly chosen by the locals, especially cyclists and skateboarders.
4. Concert Hall "Albert Hall" in London, UK
Concert Hall "Albert Hall" in London, UK
Concert hall "Albert Hall" in London: interior of the hall
The most prestigious concert hall in Britain, London's Albert Hall, was built in 1871 in honor of Prince Albert. The numbers speak volumes about the popularity of this venue - annually about 350 cultural events are held in the Albert Hall, including classical music concerts, performances of operas and ballets, charity concerts, awards ceremonies and banquets. The facade of the elliptical red brick building is decorated with a frieze with 16 sculptures, each of which symbolizes a specific area of \u200b\u200bscience and art. This beautiful monument of Victorian architecture is crowned with a huge glass dome on an openwork cast iron frame.
The official opening of the new concert hall in the Danish capital took place in 2009. According to the idea of \u200b\u200bthe author of the project, Frenchman Jean Nouvel, the Copenhagen Concert Hall is not only the theater building itself, but a whole musical town with special recreation areas - open terraces, bars and restaurants. Inside the large glass volume there are four studio rooms equipped with the latest technology, each of which is decorated in its own unique style. The largest hall with a capacity of 1800 spectators is located on the top of the cube. Today the Copenhagen Concert Hall is considered the most expensive music venue in the world.
6. Opera House "Auditorio de Tenerife" in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Opera House "Auditorio de Tenerife" in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Opera House "Auditorio de Tenerife" in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: interior of the hall
One of the most recognizable buildings in Spain, the Auditorio de Tenerife Opera House is the result of the creative process of Santiago Calatrava. The construction of one of the most significant and famous works of modern architecture was completed in 2003. The scale of this building is simply amazing - the roof alone reaches 100 meters in length and weighs about 350 tons. The theater building includes two halls - organ (1616 seats) and chamber (424 seats). It is curious that you can enter the theater from two sides. Also "Auditorio de Tenerife" provides its visitors with the opportunity to spend time in harmony with nature on special terraces with sea views.
Construction of the theater and concert hall in Taiwan was completed in 1987. The emergence of such important cultural objects served as a turning point in the history of not only Taiwan, but also the whole of China. The theater complex directly includes two theater buildings and a concert hall, as well as art galleries, shops, restaurants, a library and a large memorial square. The cultural center offers an incredible variety of activities, from Kabuki theater to Shakespearean drama, from Verdi's opera to African dance, from American jazz to Latin dance, and more. Meetings of high-ranking officials and diplomats are also held on the territory of the Taipei complex.
8. Concert and exhibition hall "Rudolfinum" in Prague, Czech Republic
Concert and exhibition hall "Rudolfinum" in Prague, Czech Republic
Concert and exhibition hall "Rudolfinum" in Prague: interior of the hall
The main concert and exhibition area of \u200b\u200bthe Czech Republic, the Rudolfinum Hall, was opened in the center of Prague in 1885. The hall got its name in honor of the Austro-Hungarian prince Rudolph, who personally participated in the opening ceremony. There are several music halls in the Rudolfinum building: the Dvořák Hall, which pleases the ear with its excellent acoustics, as well as the Josef Suk Hall and the Kubelka Hall. Within the walls of this institution, classical music concerts and art exhibitions are held.
9. Concert Hall "House of Music" in Porto, Portugal
Concert Hall "House of Music" in Porto, Portugal
Concert Hall "House of Music" in Porto: interior of the hall
The House of Music Concert Hall was built in the center of Porto by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas in 2005. Outwardly, this modern building resembles a huge truncated cube, which many people jokingly compare to a piece of refined sugar. However, the interiors of the House of Music are even more surprising - the inner walls adjoin each other and intersect at absolutely inconceivable angles, and incredible perspectives open up in each room. The main hall, in which three orchestras perform, can accommodate just over 1,200 spectators. In addition, the House of Music has an additional auditorium for 350 people and rehearsal rooms.
10. Concert Hall "Carnegie Hall" in New York, USA
Concert Hall "Carnegie Hall" in New York, USA
Concert hall "Carnegie Hall" in New York: interior of the hall
The Carnegie Hall, located in midtown Manhattan, was built in 1891. Today it is one of the most prestigious venues for performing classical music. Carnegie Hall includes three halls with a total capacity of 2804 seats. The building was reconstructed and renewed twice - in 1983 and 2003. Throughout the history of this "musical mecca", such legends of classical music as Dvorak, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Stravinsky and many others have performed within its walls.
The luxurious Palais des Beaux-Arts, erected in the Mexican capital in 1934, is an example of a mixture of the architectural styles of Boz-Art and Art-Deco, as evidenced by the walls of Carrara marble and the incredible splendor of the decor. A large part of this magnificent building is occupied by the concert halls of the opera house. It is no coincidence that many tourists visit the Palace solely to see and hear the best opera and ballet performances performed by Mexican artists. The ensemble also includes the Museum of Architecture and the National Museum of Fine Arts.
The Dortmund Opera House, which officially opened in 1966, is considered one of the largest cultural institutions in Germany. The theater troupe employs more than 500 employees, which is also a record for Germany. The building of the Dortmund Opera, which is quite unusual in shape, consists of a main hall, small rehearsal rooms, cafes and restaurants.
The building of the Academic Opera and Ballet Theater was built in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, in 1959. The theater building in the Gothic style was erected in the historical center of the city at the expense of the Baku millionaire Mailov. In 1959, the building was renamed the Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. It presents the classic layout of an object of this type - there is a small lobby group, an auditorium for 1281 seats and a stage. For many people, it still remains a mystery how such a large object was built in just 10 months.
14.
Sage Gateshead Music Education Center in Gateshead, UK
Sage Gateshead Music Education Center in Gateshead, UK
The Sage Gateshead Music Education Center, located in the town of the same name in the north-east of England, was built in 2004 by the legendary British architect, Baron Norman Foster. The structure of this state-of-the-art structure is shaped by two main elements - curved glass and stainless steel. Sage Gateshead mainly consists of 3 rooms: a large (1,700 seats), for major concerts, a small (400), for smaller events, and a hall. The rest of the complex is occupied by bars, cafes and a media library.
The Bolshoi Theater, built in 1825 on Teatralnaya Square in Moscow, is one of the most ancient cultural structures among those currently operating. During the period of its existence, this stunning building burned twice and underwent about 7 reconstructions, which speaks of its importance. In the process of designing the first building of the Bolshoi Theater in 1821, several famous architects took part at once - Bove, Gilardi, Mikhailov and Melnikov. It is to them that the general structural design of the Bolshoi belongs, which, although not fully, has survived to this day. Then, as now, in terms of the theater, it was a fairly compact rectangular volume with a portico with a colonnade pushed forward. The Bolshoi Theater is considered one of the main attractions and pride not only in Moscow, but throughout Russia.
16. Musical Theater "Metropolitan Opera" in New York, USA
Musical Theater "Metropolitan Opera" in New York, USA
Musical Theater "Metropolitan Opera" in New York: interior of the hall
One of the most prestigious in the world, the Metropolitan Opera has existed since the 1880s, but it wasn't until September 1966 that it received its current residence at the Lincoln Performing Arts Center in Manhattan. This legendary complex includes: a large auditorium with a capacity of 3,900 spectators, and three auxiliary platforms. The most important decorative elements in the interior of the theater are the monumental frescoes of the famous emigrant artist Marc Chagall.
17. Concert Hall "Harp" in Reykjavik, Iceland
Concert Hall "Harp" in Reykjavik, Iceland
Concert hall "Harp" in Reykjavik: interior of the hall
Built in 2011, the modern concert hall with a very original name "Harp" became the first truly large cultural site in a European country that suffered more than others from the economic crisis and severe weather conditions. Undoubtedly, the main highlight of the project of the talented architect from Denmark Olafur Eliasson was a delightful facade made of glass blocks, iridescent in different colors. In addition to the luxurious and modernly decorated auditorium, Arfa houses cafes, galleries and a theater museum.
The Arts Center, designed by the architect Roy Grounds in 1984 in Melbourne, is a cultural complex consisting of theaters and concert halls. In total, the complex has two theater halls, the main of which can accommodate 600 people, and two concert halls (1200 and 400 people). The Center also hosts various exhibitions, the priority of which is the modern direction in art.
19. Concert Hall "Egg" in Albany, USA
Concert Hall "Egg" in Albany, USA
Concert Hall "Egg" in Albany: interior of the hall
Construction of the main concert hall in the capital of New York was completed in 1980. An unusual building in the shape of an egg is located in the central square of Albany's Empire State Plaza, among a variety of government agencies. Such an unusual shape of the concert hall, combined with the severity of the volumes of neighboring buildings, made the "Egg" the main symbol and tourist attraction of the capital city. There are two halls in the theater building. One of them is designed for 450 visitors, and the other - for 980.
The Concert Hall in Berlin, designed in 1821 by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in a neoclassical style, like the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, is considered one of the oldest cultural buildings in the world. Like its Moscow counterpart, the Berlin Concert Hall had to go through a lot - a major fire, arson, threats of demolition and many renovations. The facade of the Berlin Concert Hall is an example of the classic order system with columns, and the interiors of both the foyer and the hall itself amaze with the level of detail of the smallest artistic elements. The acoustics in the Berlin Hall are one of the best in the world.
The construction of the new stage of the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg was completed in 2011 and cost the state treasury a record 22 billion rubles. The project of the Canadian bureau Diamond & Schmitt Architects, according to which the new building of the Mariinsky was built, was personally chosen by the director of the theater, renowned conductor Valery Gergiev. Not so long ago, the maestro admitted that despite the duration of construction (10 years) and colossal financial costs, he was satisfied with his choice and the work done, because Mariinka-2 is "the most modern and world-class public building in Russia."
22. Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada
Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto: Hall Interior
The Roy Thomson Hall was built in Toronto in 1982. Before the restoration work in 2002, the hall accommodated more than 2800 spectators, and after that - 2630. The original spherical room is favorably distinguished by the asceticism of forms and "cold" acoustics, which is associated with the dominant design of concrete structures. The central place in the layout of the hall belongs to a giant organ for 5207 pipes, designed by Canadian Gabriel Nee.
23. Theater "Esplanade" in Singapore
Esplanade Theater in Singapore
Theater "Esplanade" in Singapore: interior of the hall
The Esplanade Theater was built in booming Singapore in 2003 and has already become one of its symbols. In fact, "Esplanade" is a complex of two hemispherical halls with a capacity of 1600 and 2000 spectators, two additional studios, a large shopping center and an open-air theater. In addition to its main function, the theater ensemble sometimes serves as a venue for negotiations, exhibitions and conferences. It is curious that the theater and the concert hall are united by a single lobby, which houses the entrance to the shopping center.
Sydney Opera House, built in 1973 by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon in Expressionist style, is considered one of the most famous and easily recognizable buildings in the world. Also, the Sydney Opera is the main attraction of the whole continent. The two largest shell vaults form the ceilings of the two main halls: the Concert and the Opera. In other rooms, the ceilings are formed using smaller vaults. Sail-shaped roof shells give the theater a unique character. On June 28, 2007, the Sydney Opera House was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Vienna State Opera was built in 1869. Unfortunately, during the difficult years of the occupation of Austria (1938-45), the theater experienced a serious decline in interest. In 1945, during the bombing of the Austrian capital, the theater building was destroyed. It took about 10 years to fully recover. In addition to opera and ballet performances, this complex annually hosts theatrical masquerade balls.
Like all architecture in general, the architecture of concert halls and theaters is constantly changing, becoming more free and unusual, as can be seen from our materials, etc.
A quick guide to choosing a venue for a classical music concert.
You have selected the concert you want to attend. Now there is another important step ahead - the choice of the location.
From this article, you will learn what to look for when buying a ticket, where it is better to sit, price-quality ratio.
Where to start choosing a venue for a concert?
The halls are different. Blue, white, red
- What zones are there on the diagram?
- Is there a balcony or is there only a parterre in the hall?
- How many seats are there in the hall?
Balcony or parterre? What's better?
Everyone is asking this question. It must be understood that a balcony or choir is an elevation in the hall. those. you will be looking at the musician from above.
The balcony can be central, right, left. The central balcony or choir is located at the very end of the parterre above the last rows of the parterre. This means that the distance to the artist is the same, but there are no hundreds of heads in front of you.
The location of the right and left balconies is clear from their name. Balconies often “climb” onto the stage. Those. You will be sitting very close to the performer, but you may be looking at him from the side.
Usually the balcony belongs to the budget category and is quite significantly lower than the parterre. At the same time, by audibility there will be - how lucky.
The parterre is flat and with a slight elevation. The center of the parterre is always a priority. And how close to buy a ticket from the stage is up to you and your wallet.
If you are going to a concert with a child under 10 years old, but for some reason take the end of the parterre, I highly recommend taking seats near the aisle (in the middle). This is necessary so that you put your child at the aisle, and your child can lean out slightly in the middle of the hall and the musician can be seen, even in the last row of the stalls. Otherwise, your child will only see people's heads.
Where will it be clearly seen and heard?
It's no secret that the cheaper the place, the farther it is from the stage. Accordingly, the farther it is from the scene, the worse it will be for you to see and hear. Of course, you always want to sit as close as possible, but let's say at a piano concert, the difference is not big where to sit. this instrument is powerful and loud. It will be heard everywhere.
And if you went to a classical guitar concert, then sit closer. This is due to the characteristics of the instrument.
There is also an important factor. If you see that there are not enough tickets left, I highly recommend buying a seat for yourself as close as possible. A large number of people in the hall absorb the sound like a sponge, which means that the further you sit, the more people will be in front of you.
Summing up.
Our 6 years of experience in organizing concerts and mapping out the best venues.
You should always be guided by your budget, but it's better not to skimp on really cool concerts.
Good leisure and new impressions!
