Bbc Hodinott hall

Perhaps it is too early to write a review for a hall that has not yet opened. (but I will !)
For many years the BBc National orchestra of Wales has rehersed in studio one in the BBC at Llandaf The studio was originaly designed for the then BBC Welsh Orchestra, a much smaller orchestra than the present one. They gave concerts open to the public frequently. When the orchestra was enlarged to its present size space was critical so the balcony was removed. The studio was still too small and not big enough to accomodate an audience. For some time the orchestra (and chorus) have rehersed in a very small and inadequate space. Another great disadvantage with the small studio it is that it acoustically dead, for not only do the players find it difficult to play in this environment, but when the recording is broadcast it has to be given artificial ‘reverb’ in order for the recording to sound natural .Some keen listeners can detect this unnatural addition. The new Hall promises to correct these difficulties. The BBC Hoddinot Hall (named in memory of one of Wales’s great composers Alun Hoddinott who was also professor of music at Cardiff University and an organiser of festivals and concerts. Now sadly deceased) is opening in January 2009. The new hall not only gives the orchestra ample rehersal space, facillities for recording, and accomodation for an audience. (Holds about 350 people)
The opening concert is on Thursday 22 January 2009 at 7.0pm with works by Hoddinott, Varese, Beethoven, Sibelius, and Ravel.
Tickets from 0800 052 1812
See you there !