Roy Thomson Hall

Roy Thomson Hall is a concert hall in Toronto, Canada. It is the home of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.

Related Topics:
Toronto - Canada - Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

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Opened in 1982 and renovated in 2002, its circular architectural design exhibits a sloping and curvilinear glass exterior. It was designed by Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Mather and Haldenby.

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1982 - 2002 - Arthur Erickson

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The hall seats 2,812, and features an impressive pipe organ built by Canadian organ builders Gabriel Kney of London, Ontario.

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Gabriel Kney - London, Ontario

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Formerly known as New Massey Hall, it is named after the late Roy Thomson, first Lord Thomson of Fleet and founder of the publishing empire Thomson Corporation.

Related Topics:
Massey Hall - Roy Thomson - Thomson Corporation

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The concert hall was used in the opening scenes of the film X-Men.

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The hall is also one of the main venues used by the Toronto International Film Festival, with many gala screenings held there each year.

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