Ask many of the world’s best singers and chamber musicians to list their favourite venues – András Schiff, Ian Bostridge, Karita Mattila – and they’ll put the Wigmore Hall at the top. Iwan Hewitt, The Daily Telegraph
For friends of chamber music and classical song the Wigmore Hall in the heart of London´s West End does not need an introduction. With its fabulous accoustics and knowledgeable audience the Wigmore hall continues to attract the world´s leading singers and instrumentalists, as it has done for decades.
While living in London in the late 80´s and early 90´s I was fortunate to be be part of the audience at many unforgettable recitals by such distinguished musicians as András Schiff, Monica Groop, Karita Mattila, Anne Sofie von Otter and many more. At that time the the Australian born William Lyne, who was instrumental in building the Wigmore Hall´s world reputation as a leading recital hall, was still the director.
Fortunately, under the new leadership the hall has been able to retain its leading role, and also to adjust well to changing musical demands.
If you like chamber music and song recitals, try to include a concert in Wigmore Hall the next time you visit London! It is advisable, though, to buy tickets well ahead, as most recitals are sold out early.
Lots of interesting information is available in Wigmore Hall´s excellent website:
http://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/
An interesting video interview about the history of Wigmore Hall:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAcFa4WNUFA
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