Cadogan Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cadogan Hall |
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| General information | |
| Type | Concert hall |
| Architectural style | Byzantine Revival architecture |
| Address | Sloane Terrace, Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Completed | 1907 (as a church); 2004 (as a concert hall) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Robert Fellowes Chisholm (original building); Paul Davis and Partners Architects (2004 conversion) |
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| Seating capacity | 953 |
Cadogan Hall is a fantastic concert hall located in Chelsea, a lively part of London, England. It can seat 953 people, making it a great place to enjoy live music.
This hall is the main home for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). They were the first orchestra in London to have their own permanent concert space! The RPO started playing concerts here in November 2004. Since 2005, Cadogan Hall has also hosted special chamber music concerts for The Proms, which is a famous music festival. Another orchestra, the Orpheus Sinfonia, also uses this hall for some of its performances.
Cadogan Hall is not just for live concerts. It's also used to record music! For example, in 2006, a recording of Mozart's symphonies was made here. The music group Marillion also recorded a concert at Cadogan Hall in 2009. This recording was later released as an album called Live from Cadogan in 2011.
About the Building
Cadogan Hall wasn't always a concert hall. It was originally built as a church! The church was finished in 1907. It was designed in a special style called Byzantine Revival architecture by an architect named Robert Fellowes Chisholm. He also designed a museum in India.
One of the most beautiful features of the building is its stained glass windows. These colorful windows were created by a Danish artist named Arild Rosenkrantz. Because of its unique design and history, the building was officially recognized as an important historical site in April 1969.
The Organ at Cadogan Hall
When it was a church, Cadogan Hall had a large pipe organ. This organ was built in 1907 and installed in 1911. It was placed on a raised platform inside the church.
When the building was changed into a concert hall in 2004, the organ was removed. The pipes were taken out in 2006. The organ was later moved and installed in a church in Sweden in 2009-2010. Even though the organ itself is gone, its beautiful wooden case still remains in Cadogan Hall today.
How it Became a Concert Hall
By 1996, fewer people were attending the church, and the building was not being used much. A company called Cadogan Estates Ltd bought the building in 2000. This company is owned by the family whose ancestors have owned a lot of land in Chelsea for a long time. Other places nearby, like Cadogan Square, are also named after them.
The building was then completely updated and changed into a concert hall in 2004. This big project cost about £7.5 million. The changes included adding new lighting and sound systems. They also put in special acoustic panels on the ceiling to make the sound inside the hall perfect for music.
See Also
- List of concert halls
