Netherlands
The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's concert hall, opened on April 11, 1888, with a performance of works by Bach, Handel, Beethoven, and Wagner. Designed by architect Adolf Leonard van Gendt, its construction spanned from 1883 to 1888. The resident orchestra, also named Concertgebouw, debuted six months later. The main hall seats 2037, while a smaller hall accommodates 478. The names of 45 composers, including 12 Dutch composers from Orlando di Lasso onwards, and major international figures up to Ri.. Read more »
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