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Vibrant change is in the air at London’s Wigmore Hall

Wigmore Hall, London is one of the world’s finest concert halls for classical chamber music. Since 1966, the hall’s programming has been directed by Australians, William Lyne, CBE, AM and Paul Kildea who succeeded him in May 2003. In June 2004, Wigmore Hall will close for a three million pound renovation and re-open in October. As part of the opening celebrations, Kildea will programme a weeklong

21 Jan 2004

Christopher Wainwright

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London’s Wigmore Hall built in 1901 has become the United Kingdom’s leading centre for chamber music and song. Throughout its life, it has launched careers of many musicians and singers.

Past Wigmore Hall performers that spring to mind include soprano, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, cellist Jacqueline du Pré, the Takacs Quartet, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

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Christopher Wainwright

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Christopher Wainwright is an arts writer whose love for the arts from an early age came from classical music, literature and the visual arts. He has previously managed a successful arts marketing and management consultancy.