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 important components are combined in one building, it cannot go unnoticed. Our review presents 25 of the most stunning concert halls from around the world that every theatergoer should visit.
The family of the creator of the cartoon empire Walt Disney has long wanted to build in his honor worthy of the most high marks building and donated $50 million for its construction. As a result, with the opening of another masterpiece from Frank Gehry in 2003, the main city of California found its new symbol. It is worth noting that in addition to external expressiveness, this concert hall has acoustic properties that are in many ways superior to other well-known venues in the world.
After numerous failures and freezing of construction at the design stage, China's main theater was finally built in the early 2000s. Resembling 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 local residents and guests of the Celestial Empire. The theater is a domed structure 212 meters long and about 47 meters high, made entirely of metal and glass. The building is on the surface artificial lake, and the entrance to it is underwater tunnels with a transparent ceiling.
Ultra-modern building opera house in the center of Oslo was designed by the world-famous architectural bureau Snohetta in 2007. The main task of the architects was to organically fit the building into the urban development, the rocks of the Oslo Fjord and the coastal area. 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 ensures the highest acoustic performance. The main feature of the theater was the sloping roof, smoothly descending to the ground. She was taken in very quickly locals especially cyclists and skateboarders.
4. Concert Hall "Albert Hall" in London, UK
Albert Hall, London, UK
Concert Hall "Albert Hall" in London: the interior of the hall
Britain's most prestigious concert hall, London's Albert Hall, was built in honor of Prince Albert in 1871. The popularity of this venue is most eloquent in numbers - every year the Albert Hall hosts about 350 cultural events, including classical music concerts, opera and ballet performances, charity concerts, award ceremonies and banquets. The façade of the red brick building, elliptical in plan, is decorated with a frieze with 16 sculptures, each of which symbolizes a certain area of science and art. This beautiful monument of Victorian architecture is crowned by a huge glass dome on an openwork frame made of cast iron.
The official opening of the new concert hall in the capital of Denmark took place in 2009. As conceived by the author of the project, the 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 a large glass volume there are four studio halls equipped with the latest technology, each of which is decorated in its own unique style. Most Big hall with a capacity of 1800 spectators is located on top of the cube. Today, the Copenhagen Concert Hall is considered the most expensive music venue in the world.
6. Auditorio de Tenerife Opera House 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: the 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. 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" gives its visitors the opportunity to spend time in harmony with nature on special terraces with sea views.
The construction of the theater and concert hall in Taiwan was completed in 1987. The appearance of such important cultural objects served as a turning point in the history of not only Taiwan, but the whole of China. The theater complex includes directly two buildings of the theater and a concert hall, as well as art galleries, shops, restaurants, a library and a large memorial square. The program of events for this cultural center represents an incredible variety - from Kabuki theater to Shakespearean drama, from Verdi opera to African dances, from American jazz to Latin dance, etc. Also on the territory of the Taipei complex are held meetings of high-ranking officials and diplomats.
8. Concert and exhibition hall "Rudolfinum" in Prague, Czech Republic
Concert and showroom Rudolfinum in Prague, Czech Republic
Concert and exhibition hall "Rudolfinum" in Prague: the interior of the hall
The main concert and exhibition venue of the 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 Rudolf, who personally participated in the opening ceremony. The Rudolfinum building houses several music halls: the Dvořák Hall, pleasing to the ear with its excellent acoustics, as well as the Josef Suk Hall and the Kubelka Hall. Within the walls of this institution are concerts of classical music and art exhibitions.
9. Concert Hall "House of Music" in Porto, Portugal
Concert Hall "House of Music" in Porto, Portugal
Concert Hall "House of Music" in Porto: the interior of the hall
The Concert Hall "House of Music" was built in the center of Porto by the design of 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" surprise even more - the inner walls adjoin each other and intersect at completely unimaginable angles, and incredible prospects open up in each room. The main hall, in which three orchestras perform, can accommodate a little over 1200 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: the interior of the hall
Carnegie Hall, located in midtown Manhattan, was built in 1891. Today it is one of the most prestigious venues for the performance of classical music. "Carnegie Hall" includes three halls with a total capacity of 2804 seats. The building was reconstructed and renovated twice - in 1983 and 2003. Throughout the history of this "musical mecca", such legends of classical music as Dvorak, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky and many others have performed within its walls.
luxury palace fine arts, erected in the Mexican capital in 1934, is an example of a mixture of Beaux Arts and Art Deco architectural styles, as evidenced by Carrara marble walls and incredible opulence of decor. A significant 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, 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 form, consists of the main hall, small rehearsal rooms, cafes and restaurants.
The building of the Academic Opera and Ballet Theater was built in the capital of Azerbaijan, the city of Baku, in 1959. The building of the theater 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 became known as the Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It presents the classic layout of an object of this type - there is a small vestibule, an auditorium for 1281 seats and a stage. For many people, it is still a mystery how large object was built in about 10 months.
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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 city 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 ultra-modern structure is formed by two main elements - curved glass and stainless steel. "Sage Gateshead" mainly consists of 3 halls: a large (1700 seats) for major concerts, a small (400 seats) for smaller events, and a hall. The rest of the complex is occupied by bars, cafes and a media library.
The Bolshoi Theatre, built in 1825 on Theater Square in Moscow, is one of the oldest cultural buildings among those currently operating. During the period of its existence, this stunning building burned down twice and survived about 7 reconstructions, which indicates its significance. In the process of designing the first building of the Bolshoi Theater in 1821, several well-known architects took part at once - Beauvais, Gilardi, Mikhailov and Melnikov. It is they who own the general structural design of the Bolshoi, which, although not fully, has survived to this day. Then, as now, in plan the theater was a rather 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 of Moscow, but of all of Russia.
16. Musical Theater "Metropolitan Opera" in New York, USA
Musical Theatre Metropolitan Opera in New York, USA
Musical theater "Metropolitan Opera" in New York: the interior of the hall
One of the most prestigious theaters in the world, the Metropolitan Opera has existed since the 1880s, but received its current registration at the Lincoln Performing Arts Center in Manhattan only in September 1966. This legendary complex includes: a large auditorium designed for 3900 seats, and three auxiliary platforms. The most important decorative elements in the interior of the theater are the monumental frescoes of the famous émigré artist Marc Chagall.
17. Harp Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland
Harp Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland
Concert hall "Harp" in Reykjavik: the interior of the hall
Built in 2011, a modern concert hall with a very original name"Harp" became the first truly large cultural object in a European country, more than others affected by economic crisis and harsh weather conditions. Of course, the main highlight of the project of the talented Danish architect Olafur Eliasson was the delightful facade of glass blocks shimmering in different colors. In addition to the luxurious and modernly designed auditorium, the Arfa houses cafes, galleries and a theater museum.
The Arts Center, designed by architect Roy Grounds in 1984 in Melbourne, is a cultural complex consisting of theater venues 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 purpose of which is the modern trend in art.
19. Concert Hall "Egg" in Albany, USA
Egg Concert Hall in Albany, USA
Concert Hall "Egg" in Albany: the interior of the hall
The construction of the main concert hall of the capital of the state of New York was completed in 1980. An unusual building in the shape of an egg is located on central square city of Albany Empire State Plaza, among a variety of government agencies. Such an unusual shape of the concert hall, combined with the severity of the neighboring buildings, made the "Egg" the main symbol and tourist attraction of the capital city. The theater building has two halls. 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 the neoclassical style, as well as the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, is considered one of the oldest cultural buildings in the world. Like its Moscow counterpart, the Concert Hall in Berlin has gone through a lot - a major fire, arson, threats of demolition and many renovations. The façade of the Berlin Concert Hall is an example of a classical 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 among 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 Theater was built, was personally chosen by the director of the theater, the famous conductor Valery Gergiev. Not so long ago, the maestro admitted that despite the duration of construction (10 years) and the enormous financial costs, he was pleased 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
Concert Hall "Roy Thomson Hall" in Toronto: the interior of the hall
Roy Thomson Hall was built in Toronto in 1982. Before the restoration work in 2002, the hall accommodated more than 2800 spectators, and after it - 2630. The original spherical room is favorably distinguished by ascetic forms and "cold" acoustics, which is associated with the concrete structures that dominate the design. The central place in the layout of the hall belongs to a giant organ with 5207 pipes designed by Canadian Gabriel Nee.
23. Esplanade Theater in Singapore
Esplanade Theater in Singapore
The Esplanade Theater in Singapore: the 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 theater under open sky. 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.
The Sydney Opera House, built in 1973 by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon in the Expressionist style, is considered one of the most famous and easily recognizable buildings in the world. Also, the Sydney Opera House is the main attraction of the whole continent. Two large arches of shells form the ceilings of the two main halls: the Concert Hall and the Opera Theatre. In other halls, the ceilings are formed with the help of smaller vaults. The sail-like shells of the roofs give the theater its uniqueness. On June 28, 2007, the Sydney Opera House acquired the status of an object world heritage UNESCO.
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 bombardment of the Austrian capital, the theater building was destroyed. It took about 10 years to fully recover. In addition to opera and ballet performances, theatrical masquerade balls are held annually in this complex.
Like all architecture in general, the architecture of concert halls and theaters is constantly changing, becoming more and more free and unusual, as can be seen from our materials, and.
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Here, for example, is the scheme of the Olimpiyskiy sports complex. We see a fan zone, a dance floor, two VIP boxes and stands.
Typical scheme of a large club
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This is the scheme of the Moscow Stadium Live, the biggest club in Europe. Several VIP boxes and a dance floor.
Typical layout of a small club
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This is the scheme of the Moscow club 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 most of the fun happens here.
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 make your way to the front rows.
3. Feelings. This is where the epicenter of the concert atmosphere is located: in the fan zone, the fan base always gathers, which sings loudest of all, creating a unique collective backing vocal, sparklers are burned here (if agreed with the site), flash mobs are held and flags are waved.
4. Sound. Most often, the sound engineer's post is located at the end of the fan zone, respectively, the sound in the hall is adjusted with a focus on the bulk of the people who are here. Not always, but most often it is in the fan zone that the best sound on the site happens.
5. Access to the body. At particularly cool concerts, some musicians have no problem "going to the people" or arrange stage diving. Trust me, it's always fun.
6. Trophies. Fan-collectors can replenish their collection of drum sticks and picks only while in the fan zone, because trophies simply do not fly farther than it.
Minuses
1. People. They are everywhere. You simply do not have personal space, as there are a lot of people, but there is not enough space. Not only do you want to not miss anything, so the closer to the stage, the greater the concentration of people per square meter. Social phobia will be difficult.
2. Risk of injury. Here you may well get hit from the elbow to the left, on the head from the too active mosh of the neighbor behind, and if the slam starts ... In general, hold on, buddy!
3. Flash mobs. From the stage, a good flash mob most often looks pretty cool, but for you, who are at the epicenter of the fan zone, all these streamers, posters and flags can block your view. In principle, all this is not for long, and you can endure for the sake of a cool group, but there are always dissatisfied people. Who knows, maybe you won't like it too much.
4. Exit. At large venues and festivals, after the end of the concert, people are let out in parts - first the VIP, then the stands ... Fan zone visitors are the last to leave in this case.
5. Cameras. There is always someone filming something here. In front of your face now and then the screen of the nearest neighbor's mobile phone appears, which is not always pleasant.
6. High frequency. The squealing girls are here too, yeah yeah The decibelometer periodically goes off scale.
Results
The fan zone is for those who do not stand by the whole concert, but support the entire 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 get hung up on them, enjoying your favorite music and the atmosphere of the event.
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2. Dance floor
pros
1. Price. The ticket price for the dance floor is lower compared to the fan zone.
2. For brutal. If you want concert "meat" - you definitely come 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 inches happily running into the slam on a par with huge muscular men, so who knows.
3. Communication. Here you will not be bored while waiting for the concert. While there is a gathering of visitors, and the performers are preparing to take the stage, it is likely that an interesting conversation will develop with people standing nearby about music, festivals, favorite songs, and about anything in general.
4. Degree. There is a bar next to the dance floor in most clubs. You don't have to go far for drinks and water.
Minuses
1. Distance. The dance floor is located right behind the fan zone, and most often the same thing happens there, but you are moved a few meters away from the stage and the crowd of people.
2. Again, people. Here you may well be poured over with beer by riotous lovers, embellish the concert with alcohol or crush your ribs in the slam to the point of injury (rarely, but this happens).
3. Lottery. Not always good sound.
4. Intrusiveness. Drunk bar patrons can distract from a pleasant pastime.
Results
If your main goal is to “hang out and hang out”, then you, without a doubt, are here. People who are not ready to support the entire concert movement have nothing to do on the dance floor. You can only partially see the action on the stage, so those who want to personally see every detail should not go to the dance floor.
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3. VIP boxes
pros
1. Review. Here, no one will bother you to consider the musicians and all their actions. The boxes are always located a level above the fan zone, dance floor and stage, so those who want to see everything - here.
2. Calm. Music lovers with children, older people and those visitors who just want to sit quietly and listen to their favorite music are comfortably accommodated in the box.
3. Privileges. Guests with VIP tickets are often entitled to a separate entrance, cloakroom and bar. VIP areas are sometimes a sofa or chairs with a table, and the waiters promptly bring everything you order from the menu, so that the 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 shop, may well be decorously drinking wine.
5. Variation. If you suddenly want to dance and move, you can go to the fan zone.
Minuses
1. Issue price. The cost of tickets to the stands sometimes goes beyond all reasonable limits! You have to fork out, because you have to pay for comfort.
Results
VIP boxes are a suitable option for those who want to be left alone. Here you can sit quietly, listen to music and see 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. Nothing, but it exists. For an amateur, of course, a plus, but: you are at a sufficient distance from the dance floor and the fan zone so that the concert movement does not touch you.
2. Comfort. You sit yourself, as in a cinema, enjoy the spectacle.
Minuses
1. Limited. If you want to be active, there is a high probability that you will not succeed. You can’t go out into the fan zone, there’s nowhere else to dance, and on the spot you will interfere with those sitting behind.
2. Remoteness. Grab binoculars from the theater around the corner to see the stage.
Results
If you want peace, but there is a local crisis in your wallet. Budget option for VIP-lodges without a bar, blackjack and ... well, 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 have helped newcomers in the difficult task of choosing the best venue for the perfect concert.
Go to concerts, listen to good music and enjoy every note!
A short guide to seating at a classical music concert.
You have selected the concert you want to attend. Now there is another important step - the choice of location.
From this article, you will learn what you should pay attention to when buying a ticket, where it is better to sit, and the price-quality ratio.
How to start choosing a place at a concert?
The halls are different. Blue, white, red
- What zones are on the map?
- Is there a balcony or is there only a stalls 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 look at the musician from above.
The balcony can be central, right, left. The central balcony or choirs are 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 not hundreds of goals in front of you.
The location of the right and left balconies is clear from their name. Often balconies "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 costs quite significantly below the stalls. At the same time, according to audibility, it will be there - as lucky.
The parterre is even and with a slight elevation. The center of the stalls 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 stalls, I highly recommend taking seats near the aisle (in the middle). This is necessary so that you put the child at the aisle, and your child could lean out slightly into the middle of the hall and the musician could be seen, even in the last row of the stalls. Otherwise, your child will only see people's heads.
Where can you see and hear well?
It's no secret that the cheaper the place, the further it is from the stage. Accordingly, the farther it is from the stage, 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. Will be heard everywhere.
And if you went to a classical guitar concert, then you better sit closer. This is due to the features of the tool.
There is another important factor. If you see that there are few 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.
According to our 6 years of experience in organizing concerts and drawing up schemes best places.
You should always focus on your budget, but it’s better not to skimp on really cool concerts.
Good leisure and new experiences!
In search of entertainment for the evening, it is not necessary to go to the website of each hall and club, just look at our list of the top ten concert venues in Moscow.
#1 Crocus City Hall
One of the largest concert halls in Moscow, performances by world celebrities are held here almost non-stop, and in 2013 it was here that the Miss Universe contest was held. The main advantage of the hall is its size, it can accommodate up to 7,000 spectators. It was here that Sting, Lana Del Rey and Elton John performed when they visited Moscow with their tours. Although on the stage of Crocus City Hall you can hear a variety of artists: there was a concert of the Sretensky Monastery Choir, rapper Basta and the Comedy Woman show.
The address: M. Myakinino, 65-66 km of the Moscow Ring Road, Concert Hall "Crocus City Hall". (M. Myakinino)
The Backstreet Boys during a concert at Crocus City Hall
#2 Stadium Live
This is a concert venue from the founders of the B2 club, which can accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. The advantage of this site is the ability to see the stage from anywhere in the hall due to the absence of interfering structures and a large number screens with online broadcast of what is happening. Another striking feature of this hall is the 140 m long bar, which solves the problem of queues for drinks. Very soon, a concert of One Republic will take place here.
The address: Sokol metro station, Leningradsky prospect, 80 building 17
The Foals during a concert at Stadium Live
#3 SC Olympic
Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga - they all chose the Olympic as a venue for their performances. Only the biggest stars perform in this hall, because to fill a hall the size of a football field you need to be the best. In 2009, the Olympic became the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest, and in addition to it, festivals and awards from various TV channels are often held here. Due to the huge size of the complex, the sound quality suffers, but the Olympic is famous for its shows.
The address: m. Prospekt Mira, Olympiysky Prospekt, 16
The auditorium of the Olympic
#4 Space Moscow
This is the only club of its kind where you can hear electronic music from the most famous DJs in the world. It was opened as a branch of the famous club Space Ibiza and hits proven on the international arena are played here. The scope and pathos of the club does not lag behind Space on the Spanish island. The main goal of the club was to promote its philosophy and even revolution in the club life of the capital.
The address: Kutuzovskaya metro station, Kutuzovsky prospect, 36, building 11
Space Moscow dance floor
#5 Club B2
It is in this club that concerts of legendary Russian and foreign rock bands take place. On non-concert days there are discos, jazz concerts and visitors can always spend the evening at the local bar. In B2, fans of rock music will be able to see the musicians up close and enjoy the live performance of their favorite songs. This club was created for those who do not like to listen to music in huge halls.
The address: m. Mayakovskaya, st. Bolshaya Sadovaya, 8.
Splin soloist Alexander Vasiliev during a performance in B2
#6 Moscow International House of Music
In search of classical music concerts, it is worth visiting the MIDM, where world-class opera singers often perform, they play the classics from Mozart to Shostakovich, as well as organ music and jazz. Even if you don't like the classics, the House of Music is worth a visit because of the great architectural ensemble, from the roof of which you can see the embankment of the Moscow River and the Novospassky Monastery.
The address: Paveletskaya metro station, Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 8
Moscow International House of Music
#7 16 tons
The oldest English pub in Moscow, specializing in guitar bands. 16 tons is divided into two floors, the first is directly a pub, decorated in a traditional English style, here visitors can taste beer made at their own brewery. The second floor is a nightclub where performances by Russian and foreign bands take place almost every day.
The address: m. Street 1905, st. Presnensky Val, 6, building 1
Group Pizza during a performance at the club 16 Tons
#8 Park im. Gorky
Gorky Park has long become more than just a place for walking. There are several stages for performances, including the Musical Stage and the Green Theatre, made in the form of an amphitheater and preserved from the 30s of the twentieth century. A concert in the open-air Soviet amphitheater gives visitors high-quality sound and a special experience. Concerts, festivals and even graduation parties are constantly held in the park, however, all performances are held here only in the warm months of the year.
The address: M. Oktyabrskaya, st. Krymsky Val, 9, building 1
Svoy Subbotnik in Gorky Park
#9 GlavClub
This is a new Moscow club that specializes in holding concerts of big and not so big stars. Although it opened quite recently, its schedule is already filled with concerts of various artists, from metropolitan rappers to foreign rock bands, such as Blue Foundation.
The address: m. Leninsky prospect, st. Ordzhonikidze, 11
Pete Doherty during a speech at GlavClub
#10 Ray Just Arena Club
This club specializes in contemporary music concerts. Ray Just Arena is better known by its old name - Arena Moscow. The reputation of this club has suffered significantly due to the cancellation of several concerts, including a performance of the British group Placebo interrupted in the middle. Despite this, the club remains great place to dance to the club music of famous DJs.
The address: Dynamo metro station, Leningradsky prospect, 31, building 4
Ray Just Arena Concert Hall The cathedral on Malaya Gruzinskaya is an active Catholic church, and concerts are held in their free time from worship. Holding concerts is a centuries-old tradition that opens up to everyone (regardless of beliefs and views) the opportunity to join the millennial cultural heritage. But, as in any place, there are certain rules:
CONCERTS IN THE CATHEDRAL ON SMALL GRUZINSKAYA
invitation cards
Entrance to most concerts is by invitation cards. You can purchase them directly at the Cathedral, as well as on our website. You can read more about how to do this and, no less important, why this should be done - you can read on our website. Be careful not to purchase tickets from resellers and resources not listed on our website: such invitations may not be valid.
Tickets can only be returned 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 one, in which case tickets can be returned to the box office at the Cathedral until the start of the concert.
Remember that to visit the Cathedral at other (non-concert) times, invitations are not required. The temple is open daily from 7:00 to 20:00. Tickets are also not needed in cases where the poster or program of the event indicates 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. From strict regulations: clothes should not open the neckline, knees, back or shoulders; it should not have defiant inscriptions or images. Otherwise, you can get by with a completely democratic form of clothing.
Our dear listeners are free to choose what to come in according to their taste: be it a dress or trousers; head covering is not required. Men are supposed to be in the Cathedral without a headdress.
Please note that there is no wardrobe in the Cathedral. Visitors enter the temple in outerwear, which can be removed if desired, leaving it with you. In the cold season, the premises of the Cathedral are heated.
Age
Concerts in the Cathedral are open to everyone, including the youngest listeners. The only limitation is your own strength and sanity. We do not recommend taking toddlers to evening concerts. For going out with the whole family, it is better to choose a daytime concert (a series of "concerts for the whole family").
If the child starts crying or acting up, you will have to go out with him into the porch or even leave the concert earlier. In this regard, we ask listeners with small children to sit in places closer to the exit. Based on our practice, children under 5-6 years old almost never "endure" a full-fledged evening concert.
Our little brothers
We fully share Saint Francis' love for all of creation, but we ask that you leave your pets at home. They are not allowed in the Cathedral, even at a very respectable age.
Omnia mea…
Please avoid coming to the Cathedral for a concert 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 arrive?
It is best to come to the concert not earlier than 20-15 minutes before it starts. The fact is that before the concerts in the Cathedral, divine services are sent, and after them the hall is being prepared for the concert, during which the listeners are forced to stay in the porch, where it is quite crowded. To avoid unpleasant experiences, we encourage you to be punctual.
However, please do not be late. Latecomers enter the hall only during breaks between the numbers of the concert program, while visitors are required to occupy the nearest empty seats to the entrance (the seats indicated on the latecomer's ticket lose their relevance)
I'm thinking of buying 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 porch - to the left). In such cases, we highly recommend arriving a little earlier and, after purchasing 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. Such behavior is not only inappropriate in the church, but also dangerous to health. We count on your understanding!
(We also hope that you understand the mentioned sobriety, as we do - in every sense.)
Invite control
Please be prepared to show your invitation cards to the caretakers. If you have a special invitation for social organizations, be prepared to also show a document confirming the fact of involvement in a particular organization.
Seats in the central and side naves
Please take seats according to those indicated in your tickets.
If your invitations are for seats in the central nave, the row and seat are indicated on the ticket.
If you chose free seating in the side aisles, you can take any seat, 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 learn in detail about how our Cathedral is arranged - at. We kindly ask you not to produce it privately, and not to walk around the Cathedral with a similar purpose (“to look”) before the concert. Moreover, we ask you not to go into the altar part and behind the fences. After the concert, if you wish, you can ask questions about the structure of the Cathedral to our employees (they wear badges with names).
DURING THE CONCERT
Photo and video
It is possible to 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 a geotag and a hashtag #cathedral of a small Georgian
About what is unacceptable
Once again, we earnestly ask you to remember that the Cathedral is an active church. Please follow the generally accepted rules of conduct. If you do not comply, you may be asked to leave the hall. In the temple, as in other public places, you can not kiss, behave provocatively, be rude and interfere with 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 porch 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 concert so that you can give it to the performer or to another person. You can also leave flowers as a decoration for the Cathedral.
- In the porch of the temple after each concert you can buy discs of organ music made directly in the Cathedral
- After each concert in the Music of the Cathedrals of the World series you can sign up for a tour of the main organ.
- When purchasing tickets at the Cathedral (or when ordering them by phone), you can ask our employee book a taxi for you. Right after the concert you will be met by one of the best taxis in the city. Right in front of the Cathedral.
