Holywell Music Room, Concert hall in Oxford, England
The octagonal auditorium features tiered seating for 194 people, large windows, and maintains superior acoustics for classical music performances.
Thomas Camplin designed this music venue in 1748, establishing it as the first purpose-built concert hall in Europe with a construction cost of 1,263 pounds.
The venue played a central role in introducing Joseph Haydn's compositions to English audiences between 1788 and 1791 through frequent performances.
The Holywell Music Room accepts reservations through email or phone, offering spaces for concerts, lectures, and conferences at Wadham College's premises.
The interior contains the only remaining Donaldson organ from 1790, along with chandeliers previously used at George IV's coronation in Westminster Hall.
Location: Oxford
Address: Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3SD
Website: https://music.ox.ac.uk/about/facilities/holywell-music-room
GPS coordinates: 51.75520,-1.25320
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:12
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