Chan Shun Concert Hall

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Chan Shun Concert Hall is a concert hall located in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia.

Named after the patriarch of the Chan family, the Chan Shun Concert Hall is home to a variety of performances and events which are offered year-round, from classical recitals and jazz concerts, to avant-garde theatre and opera productions, to film screenings and festivals. The Chan Centre often teams with other Vancouver, British Columbia arts groups to co-present concerts by world-renowned performers.

Contents 1 Features 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Features

• 1,185 seats, plus 180 seats in choral loft above stage^[1]
• 37-tonne acoustic canopy, adjustable to accommodate various musical styles
• orchestra pit with mechanical lift
• motorized, sound-absorbent fabric banners to acoustically mask walls
• 2 grand pianos: a nine-foot Steinway and a seven-foot, six-inch Yamaha

[edit] See also

• List of concert halls

[edit] References

1. ^ Chan Shun Concert Hall: Highlights. Retrieved on 2008-05-13.

[edit] External links

• The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts