What is Victoria Concert Hall used for?
Concert hall
Performing arts center
Victoria Concert Hall/Function
Who and when was the Victoria Concert Hall built?
Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall is managed by Arts House Ltd. The Victoria Theatre, constructed between 1855 and 1862, is the older of the two buildings. Originally built as a Town Hall, its foundation stone was laid by the Governor of Singapore, Colonel W.J. Butterworth, on 17 March 1855.
Who built the Victoria Concert Hall?
Regent Alfred John Bidwell
Victoria Concert Hall/Architects
When did Victoria theater open?
1954
Victoria Concert Hall/Opened
When was Victoria concert hall built?
1855
Victoria Concert Hall/Constructions started
Victoria Theatre began its life as the Town Hall. Designed by Colonial Engineer John Bennett, the Town Hall was constructed between 1855 and 1862 with funds set aside by the British Administration and from public donations.
When was Victoria Memorial Hall built?
1906
Victoria Memorial/Construction started
Victoria memorial, built in memory of Queen Victoria(1906 and 1921) In the city of joy, Kolkata, it is add on in your list of visit especially if you are fond of monuments of historical importance.
When was the Victoria Concert Hall built?
Where can I park at Victoria Concert Hall?
No parking is available at the venue. The nearest public parking is available at Parliament House, The Adelphi, One Fullerton, and Connaught Drive. The nearest car/taxi drop-off point is along Empress Place.
How many seats does the Esplanade have?
3,600
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore/Capacity
When and why was Victoria Memorial built?
Dedicated to Queen Victoria of England, it was constructed between 1906 and 1921 by the then Prince of Wales (who went on to become King George V). Today, the memorial has been turned into a museum that has 25 galleries. It also houses paintings from the British Raj, along with memorabilia and manuscripts.
How many pillars are there in Victoria Memorial?
Circling the hall are 16 fluted marble columns, holding up a grand gallery, above which are frescos by Frank Salisbury, depicting incidents of the Queen’s life.
Where do you park at Fullerton Hotel?
CARPARK. A 359-lot basement car park situated at The Fullerton Heritage precinct can be accessed from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore along Battery Road, or right opposite at One Fullerton along Fullerton Road.
When was the Victoria Theatre and concert hall built?
Gazetted as a national monument on 14 February 1992, the VTCH comprises two blocks of building constructed more than 43 years apart, in 1862 and 1905, and joined by a clock tower. The present theatre and concert hall were originally known as the Town Hall and Victoria Memorial Hall respectively.
Is the Victoria Theatre and concert hall in Singapore a national monument?
The concert hall is used as a performance venue by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), and the complex is managed by The Esplanade Co Ltd. The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall was gazetted as a national monument on 14 February 1992.
What was the original name of the Victoria Theatre?
The present theatre and concert hall were originally known as the Town Hall and Victoria Memorial Hall respectively. Historically, both were used for functions ranging from public events and political meetings to musical and stage performances.
Which is the oldest performing arts venue in Singapore?
The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall (VTCH) along Empress Place is Singapore’s oldest performing arts venue. Gazetted as a national monument on 14 February 1992, the VTCH comprises two blocks of building constructed more than 43 years apart, in 1862 and 1905, and joined by a clock tower.