Sala São Paulo facts for kids
The Sala São Paulo is a famous concert hall located in the Julio Prestes Cultural Center in the big city of São Paulo, Brazil. This building is very large and impressive. It used to be a busy railway station but was completely rebuilt and opened as a cultural center in 1999.
Sala São Paulo is a huge space, big enough for almost 1,500 people (exactly 1,498 seats!) to enjoy a show. The main orchestra that performs here is the Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, often called Osesp.
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The Story of Sala São Paulo
The Brazilian government wanted to bring more culture and arts to the center of São Paulo. So, they decided to transform the old train station. The rebuilding work started in November 1997.
From Train Station to Concert Hall
The building was originally known as Julio Prestes Station. It was built a long time ago, between 1926 and 1938. Its main job was to help transport coffee from farms to the port of Santos, ready to be shipped around the world.
However, as cars became more and more popular, fewer people traveled by train. Because of this, many train stations connecting different Brazilian towns eventually closed down. The Julio Prestes Station was one of them.
A Special Design
The station's main hall had a unique shape, much like many concert halls from the 19th century. It was shaped like a horse shoe, which is great for sound!
Sala São Paulo has 22 balconies, offering many different views of the stage. The ceiling is very high, reaching 24 meters (about 79 feet!). There is also a very large stage platform, designed so that everyone in the audience can see the performers clearly. The hall also has modern features, like an elevator to easily move the piano onto and off the stage, and many other helpful devices.
Images for kids
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Visitors during a concert at the great hall.
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Julio Prestes Train Station.
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Adjustable ceiling.
See also
In Spanish: Sala São Paulo para niños
