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Concertgebouw

Concertgebouwplein 2 - 6 | Museum Quarter, Amsterdam 1071, The Netherlands
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Concertgebouw - Amsterdam [Museumplein] (Aug 09)
Buitenzijde Concertgebouw
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Ranked #1 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 174 Reviews
Type: Theatres, Concerts, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Owner description: Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics. From September to June at 12:30 p.m....... more » Owner description: Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics. From September to June at 12:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, there is a free 30 minute concert in the Concertgebouw. This is often a public rehearsal from world famous orchestras or ensembles that will perform, for a fee, later that evening. « less
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Seattle, Washington
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful Accoustics”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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I attended a concert given by the Leipaig Orchestra and directed by the beloved former conductor of the Concert-Gebouw, Riccardo Chailly. The music--Brahms and Shostakovich--was beautiful. We sat on the main floor of this beautiful old concert hall and I found the old, flat floor with seats placed in even rows in front of each other bothersome. It was difficult... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful Building, good music”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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We caught a concert with Bernhard Haitink for reasonable 77 € More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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“Always a great occasion”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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The Concertgebouw is one of Europe's major halls and every visit is special. The acoustic is excellent, the audiences are warm and appreciative. The concerts I attend there are always part of the Master Pianist Series, and in those concerts at least the management provide free drinks before the performance and also during the interval. There is also a very... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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“Beautiful building and concerts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

One of the best concerthalls in the world, right in the center of amsterdam More

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Barlad, Romania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“EXCEPTIONAL”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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A wonderful experience, even it was in April 16. Can't describe the beauty of the hall, can't describe the formidable acoustic can only remember the feeling of "WOW" at the end. It was an classic concert of Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, with Mozart (" Wedding of Figaro", "Cosi fan tutte" and "Don Giovanni") and Maurice Ravel ("La valse", "Pavane pour une... More

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Norway
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fantastic building”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

We just went to see the building and asked for ticets, and we got for the concert the same evening. We had a wonderful concert with the full philharmonic orcestra. The ticket was not expensive and it included one glass wine before the concert, one glass in the pause, and the tram ticket to and return from the concert. The... More

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Sydney, Australia
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“Architectural excllence with a distinctive Dutch flair”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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We visited the Concertgebouw in the first week of May to have a look at this Architectural wonder. It certainly inspires and had me wondering at the creative talents of the designers, and how they had to achieve an acoustically inert yet accurate structure and make it in an impactful building Hole in one! Go see it, truly a masterpiece. More

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Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
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129 reviews 129 reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“Nice Building Shows a bit Pricey”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Very nice architecture and location in the Museum area. The shows are plentiful but a bit pricey. More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“great free lunch concert”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

great free lunch concert - line up early to secure a spot! More

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Omaha, NE
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Wednesday Free Concert”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We attended the free concert on April 25. Beautiful building~ over the top decor ~ smaller than we thought it would be. Arrived at 11:30 , doors opened at noon. No problem getting a seat. There are no tickets involved~ first come first served idea. There was a little cafe in the complex serving sandwiches & other light fare, coffee... More

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Concertgebouwplein 2 - 6 Museum Quarter
Amsterdam 1071
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