Suntory Hall, Concert hall in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan
Suntory Hall is a concert venue in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan, known for its vineyard seating arrangement that wraps around the stage. The wooden paneling on walls and ceiling creates warm acoustics that carry every note to the back rows.
The concert hall was designed by architect Shōichi Sano in 1986 and was among the first buildings of its kind in Japan to feature European acoustic planning. The opening on October 12 that year made the venue a home for orchestras and soloists from around the world.
The venue takes its name from the whisky company that funded its construction and quickly became a meeting place for classical music lovers in the capital. Visitors experience the clear sound culture of Japan, where silence before the first note is valued as much as the music itself.
The hall sits within the Ark Hills complex and is easily reached by several subway lines. The seats are comfortable, but arriving early helps avoid crowding at the coat check.
The building houses a pipe organ with over 5000 pipes that enriches the sound during orchestral and choral performances. The organ was built by an Austrian master craftsman and blends seamlessly into the acoustics of the space.
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