A Hallowed Hall of Fame

Mail on Sunday (October 16, 2005)

Author: David Mellor

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Wigmore Hall Performances and CDs

Whenever I go to Wigmore Hall I wonder why I don't go more often. This little architectural gem, opened in 1901 as the Bechstein Hall, is a simply wonderful place in which to listen to music. Even more so since its recent refurbishment has restored the auditorium to its full Edwardian glory.

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A Hallowed Hall of Fame

Given that, acoustically, a shoebox shape is the ideal for a concert hall, it's amazing how few there are in Europe.

The glorious Musikvereinsaal in Vienna is one, and the Wigmore in Londo...

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