Arnold Katz Concert Hall, Concert hall in Novosibirsk, Russia.
Arnold Katz Concert Hall is a concert venue in Novosibirsk designed with specialized acoustics for orchestral performances. The building sits in a central location and provides seating for a substantial number of audience members.
The hall opened on 11 September 2013 and is named after Arnold Katz (1924–2007), People's Artist of the USSR and honorary citizen of Novosibirsk. In 1956 he founded the Novosibirsk Academic Symphony Orchestra, which he led as artistic director and chief conductor until his death. The orchestra toured abroad from 1970, visiting Bulgaria, Austria, Great Britain, Japan and other countries.
The venue is home to the Novosibirsk Academic Symphony Orchestra, which performs regularly and shapes the city's musical life. Visitors experience an active classical music scene that also draws international artists.
The hall is centrally located on Krasny Prospekt and is easy to reach. Visitors should check the current program before attending, as concerts are held regularly throughout the season.
The hall was designed from the start for a pipe organ that has not yet been installed; both the architecture and the acoustics were planned around its future addition. The building opened on 11 September 2013 with a gala concert featuring violinist Vladimir Spivakov and Vadim Repin.
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