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Built in 1930 , the Shanghai Concert Hall has sustained a history of half a century's development . It was first named Nanjing Theater and later in 1949 named Beijing Theater . In 1959 specially chosen for concert performances , it was offered its present name. The building is a typical classical architecture in a European style. Sixteen hugh marble pillars are seen when you step into the lobby , and the front hall is deliberately ornamented with elegant patterns of slightly solemnized color ,which is very much in harmony with the music played inside . The acoustics are so good that a great many world-famous artists have been attracted to perform in this hall , including violinists Isaac Stern , Salvatore Accardo , Pinchas Zukerman , Choliang Lin and cellists Yoyo Ma , Jian Wang ; pianists Alieda de Larrocha, FU Chong , YING Chunzhong as well as the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra , Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra , China Symphony Orchestra and many others have given high appraisals after giving their successful concerts here . Major orchestras in this city such as the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra and Shanghai National Music Ensemble have chosen this hall for their regular concerts . |
