What type of concerts are held at the Wigmore Hall?
Q: What type of concerts are held at the Wigmore Hall?
A: The Wigmore Hall is a recital hall, designed for concerts given by one soloist or small group of musicians (chamber music).
Q: Where is the Wigmore Hall located?
A: The Wigmore Hall is located in Wigmore Street in the centre of London, just north of Oxford Street.
Q: Who built the original Bechstein Hall?
A: The original Bechstein Hall was built by the German firm Bechstein who made pianos.
Q: What does the ceiling painting depict?
A: The ceiling painting depicts the Soul of Music looking up at the Genius of Harmony, which is a ball of eternal fire whose rays are reflected across the world. It also includes a musician and Psyche inspiring a composer to write music.
Q: Who were some famous musicians that performed there during its early period?
A: Some famous musicians that performed at Bechstein/Wigmore Hall during its early period include Artur Schnabel, Pablo Sarasate, Percy Grainger, Myra Hess, Arthur Rubinstein and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Q: How many people can it seat today?
A: Today the Wigmore Hall seats 540 people.
Q: What record label publishes recordings from concerts given by famous musicians?
A:The Wigmore Hall publishes on its own record label "Wigmore Hall live" recordings of concerts that were given by famous musicians.
