Jumat, 28 Juni 2013

Concert Venus in Hong Kong

By Georgina Straits


Travelers will be shocked by the variety of concert venues in Hong Kong. Performances at Hong Kong concert venues are affected by bordering mainland China as well as Western culture, particularly British preferences thanks to the country's long occupation of the island country. This next list includes the most highly rated concert venues.

Kwai Tsing Theatre

Seating up to 899 theater goers, the Kwai Tsing Theatre is the epicenter for experimental and small scale performing humanities. The facility is relatively new, having opened in 1999. Popular performances include standard Chinese shows as well as pop concerts and sorcery shows.

Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The Hong Kong Cultural Center is probably one of the most famous concert venues in Hong Kong, as it is home to the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Found close to the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower with a backdrop of modern skyscrapers, the facility is a cultural gem in down Hong Kong. The facility boasts the biggest pipe organ in Asia with an awe inspiring 8,000 pipes. The main concert hall clad in lush oak can seat 2,019 in two tiers. The space has been fitted with a scientifically advanced adjustable acoustic canopy and curtains. The 1,734 seat Grand Theatre was specifically designed for massive opulent operas, ballets, and musicals. The facility also has a 300 seat theater, called the Studio Theatre, utilized for smaller performances. The facility current hosts a variety of musical performances including orchestra, ballets, musicals, and operas.

Hong Kong City Hall

Though the name seems to indicate the facility would house state offices, Hong Kong City Hall doesn't as the island nature no longer has a town government. The facility is really one of the finest Hong Kong concert venues in the Asian nation. The first City Hall was a 2 story renaissance style masterpiece designed by famous French designer Maitre A. Mermite. Town Hall operated as government offices from its opening in 1869 till being bought by the HK Bank in 1933. The existing structure, which opened in 1962, is the brain child of English designers Ron Phillips and Alan Fitch. The building's design employed the International style, which was extremely popular at the time, made from polished metal and concrete. The concert hall is basically found in one of the 2 buildings forming the Hong Kong City Hall complex. The three story Low Blocks is appointed with a powerful 1,434 seat Concert Hall and 463 seat Theatre. The multi-purpose facility has a selection of shows including ballets, operas, and orchestras.

Tuen Mun Town Hall

Located in northwest HK, the Tuen Mun Town Hall functions as the area's main cultural center. The Auditorium has a capacity of 1,372 and boasts a cutting edge adaptable sound system for the best sound quality possible regardless of the number of performers. The room is laid out to accommodate large scale musical performances with a roomy stage and removable rows that provide further room for bigger orchestras. The Tuen Mun Town Hall also has a Cultural Activities Hall capable of easily seating 300 guests on tiered platforms.




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