Tonhalle St. Gallen is a concert hall in St. Gallen , Switzerland. It is a cultural centre, a venue for concerts, banquets and meetings. It is the home of the St. Gallen Symphony Orchestra.[1] [2]
History
The concert hall was built between 1906 and 1909, in Art Nouveau style. The innovative construction used a reinforced concrete frame designed by Robert Maillart .[1]
Early concerts were given by guest orchestras, with conductors Artur Nikisch , Richard Strauss , Felix Weingartner and Arturo Toscanini . Othmar Schoeck was the conductor of symphony concerts from 1917 to 1944.[1] [3]
The building was renovated in the early 1990s, with a larger stage and improved facilities for conductor and artists, and reopened in May 1993.[1] [2]
References
Music venues in Switzerland
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