The Queen Elisabeth Hall (in Dutch: "Koningin Elisabethzaal") is a concert and event venue located at the Koningin Astridplein in Antwerp, Belgium. It has a capacity of 2,000 seats and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is its residential orchestra. The Queen Elisabeth Hall is part of the Elisabeth Center of Antwerp, managed by the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp (Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde Antwerpen).[1]
In 1897, the 'Grote Feestzaal’ was built on the site of the current Queen Elisabeth Hall to accommodate concerts organized by the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp. The very first concert hall was built by Émile Thielens. It was part of the ‘Feestzalencomplex’ (Party Hall Complex) and was used for dance and symphonic concerts for the wealthy class bourgeoisie.[2]
Queen Elisabeth Hall (1960–2011)
The complex was badly damaged during World War II and then burned down in 1947. In 1959, a new concert hall was built by Rie Haan with elements from Expo ‘58. In 1960, the new Queen Elisabeth Hall was opened by Queen Elisabeth.[2]
Queen Elisabeth Hall (2016–present)
In 2011 a new Queen Elisabeth Hall was commissioned, the third concert hall on the same site. The design was a collaboration between SimpsonHaugh and Partners from Manchester, Kirkegaard Associates from Chicago, and the Bureau Bouwtechniek from Antwerp, and the project was financed by the Flemish Government with a budget of EUR 57.2 million. The new Queen Elisabeth Hall was opened by Queen Mathilde[2][3][4] on November 25, 2016.
Description
Acoustics
To optimize the acoustics, architects SimpsonHaugh collaborated with Kirkegaard Associates to develop a shoebox-shaped hall. In addition, the absence of a fixed apron stage minimized transmission loss. Reflectors (movable acoustic panels) suspended from the ceiling of the structure allow sound to fully project into the hall, and can be adjusted or removed as needed. The cavities between the oak panels on the sides and the concrete wall behind them are filled with lava sand to prevent vibration.[1]
Kirkegaard Associates rated the sound quality of the new hall at 9.3 out of 10, compared to 6.0 before.[1]
Multifunctionality
The Queen Elisabeth Hall is a multifunctional hall. There are good sightlines from every seat in the hall to the podium, and patrons can use the public areas before, during and after a performance. To reduce the turnaround time for productions, the stage floor consists of 12 movable sections and the fly loft above the stage holds lighting and scenery. Additionally, there are 70 chorus seats at the back of the stage for either the chorus or audience members, or they can be entirely removed to extend the depth of the stage.
Seating capacity
Depending on the layout (concert, congress, theatre), the Queen Elisabeth Hall can seat between 1,850 and 2,000.[1]
Accessibility
The Queen Elisabeth Hall is located close to Antwerp Central Station, which has domestic and also international train links. In addition, the venue is located close to a number of bus, tram, and metro routes, and there are several car parks nearby. There is step-free access into the foyer from street level, with modern lifts connecting the foyer and auditorium.
Performances
The Queen Elisabeth Hall is used for classical music performances, congresses, and sometimes pop stars.[2]
Orchestra in residence: Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra has been the orchestra of residence at the Queen Elisabeth Hall since the opening of the new hall in November 2016. The orchestra performs concerts under the baton of chief conductor Elim Chan, and honorary conductor Philippe Herreweghe,[6] and also uses the hall for recordings.[7]
External links
Website of the Queen Elisabeth Hall
Website of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
References
^ abcd"Over de zaal". Koningin Elisabethzaal - Officiële website (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-10-06.
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Not to be confused with Queen Elizabeth Hall The Queen Elisabeth Hall in Dutch Koningin Elisabethzaal is a concert and event venue located at the Koningin Astridplein in Antwerp Belgium It has a capacity of 2 000 seats and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is its residential orchestra The Queen Elisabeth Hall is part of the Elisabeth Center of Antwerp managed by the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde Antwerpen 1 Contents 1 History 1 1 Grote Feestzaal 1897 1947 1 2 Queen Elisabeth Hall 1960 2011 1 3 Queen Elisabeth Hall 2016 present 2 Description 2 1 Acoustics 2 2 Multifunctionality 2 3 Seating capacity 2 4 Accessibility 3 Performances 4 Orchestra in residence Antwerp Symphony Orchestra 5 External links 6 ReferencesHistory EditGrote Feestzaal 1897 1947 Edit In 1897 the Grote Feestzaal was built on the site of the current Queen Elisabeth Hall to accommodate concerts organized by the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp The very first concert hall was built by Emile Thielens It was part of the Feestzalencomplex Party Hall Complex and was used for dance and symphonic concerts for the wealthy class bourgeoisie 2 Queen Elisabeth Hall 1960 2011 Edit The complex was badly damaged during World War II and then burned down in 1947 In 1959 a new concert hall was built by Rie Haan with elements from Expo 58 In 1960 the new Queen Elisabeth Hall was opened by Queen Elisabeth 2 Queen Elisabeth Hall 2016 present Edit In 2011 a new Queen Elisabeth Hall was commissioned the third concert hall on the same site The design was a collaboration between SimpsonHaugh and Partners from Manchester Kirkegaard Associates from Chicago and the Bureau Bouwtechniek from Antwerp and the project was financed by the Flemish Government with a budget of EUR 57 2 million The new Queen Elisabeth Hall was opened by Queen Mathilde 2 3 4 on November 25 2016 Description EditAcoustics Edit To optimize the acoustics architects SimpsonHaugh collaborated with Kirkegaard Associates to develop a shoebox shaped hall In addition the absence of a fixed apron stage minimized transmission loss Reflectors movable acoustic panels suspended from the ceiling of the structure allow sound to fully project into the hall and can be adjusted or removed as needed The cavities between the oak panels on the sides and the concrete wall behind them are filled with lava sand to prevent vibration 1 Kirkegaard Associates rated the sound quality of the new hall at 9 3 out of 10 compared to 6 0 before 1 Multifunctionality Edit The Queen Elisabeth Hall is a multifunctional hall There are good sightlines from every seat in the hall to the podium and patrons can use the public areas before during and after a performance To reduce the turnaround time for productions the stage floor consists of 12 movable sections and the fly loft above the stage holds lighting and scenery Additionally there are 70 chorus seats at the back of the stage for either the chorus or audience members or they can be entirely removed to extend the depth of the stage Seating capacity Edit Depending on the layout concert congress theatre the Queen Elisabeth Hall can seat between 1 850 and 2 000 1 Accessibility Edit The Queen Elisabeth Hall is located close to Antwerp Central Station which has domestic and also international train links In addition the venue is located close to a number of bus tram and metro routes and there are several car parks nearby There is step free access into the foyer from street level with modern lifts connecting the foyer and auditorium Performances EditThe Queen Elisabeth Hall is used for classical music performances congresses and sometimes pop stars 2 The hall will be used as a venue for the 2021 World Choir Games co hosted by Antwerp and Ghent 5 Orchestra in residence Antwerp Symphony Orchestra EditThe Antwerp Symphony Orchestra has been the orchestra of residence at the Queen Elisabeth Hall since the opening of the new hall in November 2016 The orchestra performs concerts under the baton of chief conductor Elim Chan and honorary conductor Philippe Herreweghe 6 and also uses the hall for recordings 7 External links EditWebsite of the Queen Elisabeth Hall Website of the Antwerp Symphony OrchestraReferences Edit a b c d Over de zaal Koningin Elisabethzaal Officiele website in Dutch Retrieved 2020 10 06 a b c d Geschiedenis Koningin Elisabethzaal Officiele website in Dutch Retrieved 2020 10 06 Bouw nieuwe Elisabethzaal gaat volgende maand van start Gazet van Antwerpen in Flemish Retrieved 2020 10 06 IN BEELD Koningin Mathilde brengt Koningin Elisabethzaal bezoek bij officiele opening Gazet van Antwerpen in Flemish Retrieved 2020 10 06 World Choir Games 2021 World Choir Games 2021 2021 Antwerp Symphony Orchestra www antwerpsymphonyorchestra be Retrieved 2020 10 06 Antwerpse Elisabethzaal jaagt met luxeorkesten op nieuw publiek www gva be in Flemish Retrieved 2020 10 06 Coordinates 51 13 05 N 4 25 20 E 51 2181 N 4 4223 E 51 2181 4 4223 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