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Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House is a jewel among the big theatres in London. In the middle of the 19th century the famous opera was founded by E. M. Barry. The classical building with its six mighty Corinthian pillars is characteristic for the opera house. The two muses of the Opera House, Melpomene (tragedy) and Thalia (comedy) throne to both sides of the entrance. Not only the Royal Opera ensemble has its home over here, but also the Royal Ballet. The 2000 seats of the house are most of the time completely occupied. Nevertheless, tickets for 65 seats and 50 standing places are hold back for the sale on the day of performance.
Location:Covent Garden
Bow Street
WC2
London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7304 4000
Royal Albert Hall
A spectacular construction according to the plans of the two engineers Captain Francis Fowke and Major Darracott Scott, presenting itself with a mighty cupola made from cast iron and glass. Initially the building was called “Hall of Arts and Sciences” and was later renamed by Queen Victoria. A financial source was the sale of 1300 of the 8000 seats for a period of 999 years. The acoustics of the hall are not very good but nevertheless, the Royal Albert Hall stayed one of the most popular entertainment centres of the city.
Wigmore Hall
Wigmore Hall, previously Bechstein Hall, was opened by the Bechstein company in 1901 and is considered to be one of the world’s great recital halls. Its programme attracts some of the best classical musicians of our time and sets the standards for international song and chamber music. It is homed in a renaissance building with alabaster and marble walls and a rectangular hall with a stage area that is completed cupola depicting the “Soul of Music”. Visitors can be expect high quality and excellent acoustics.
36 Wigmore Street
W1U
London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7258 8200
English National Opera
The ENO is the national opera company of England and has its home in the Coliseum Theatre. It is known for its modern productions and astonishing setting of opera. Every year the ENO stages 20 productions with which it attracts about 450.000 visitors. All performances are held in English.
Location:London Coliseum
St. Martin''s Lane
WC2
London
Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena is a famous and world known live entertainment venue which has hosted many well known artists over the past years. The arena can hold up to 12.3000 visitors for concerts, has excellent acoustics and the best backstage facilities for touring music acts. In addition, Wembley Arena is used for sporting events, comedy nights or the famous “Disney on Ice”.
Location:Wembley
Arena Square, Engineers Way
HA9
London
Tel: +44 (0)208 795 8000
Royal Festival Hall
The oldest part of the South Bank Centre is also one of the best concert halls in town. Opened in 1951 but finished only in 1965, the building gives space to 3500 visitors. The smaller “Queen Elisabeth Hall” is used for symphony concerts and the “Purcell Room” for chamber music. The building hasn't altered for fifty years, but it still remains a welcoming, open space. There are often exhibitions and free dance or music events at lunchtimes or in the early evenings, so it is a good place to drop by in the late afternoons or weekends. The cultural diversity of London is reflected in the range of work performed, from rhythmic Kathak dance to stately Baroque quartets. Many international stars have played at the South Bank Centre, and their programme encompasses jazz, world, folk, early, experimental and classical music. Hidden on the 4th floor is the Poetry Library, a small but excellent place where visitors can find thousands of modern or ancient poems. This is also open on Sundays, so if you are alone and want some literary diversion, entrance is free.
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