Mogens Dahl Concert Hall is a chamber

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. It was opened at the private initiative of Mogens Dahl in 2005.

Building

The concert hall is located in the former Hertz Book Publishing House from 1901. The complex also houses the design company VIPP.

Use

The concert hall plays host to Chamber concerts with both Danish and international names. It also has its own chamber ensemble,''

Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir is a professional vocal ensemble founded in 2005 in Copenhagen. The choir consists of 16 classically trained singers from all over Scandinavia, and was founded in 2005 in conjunction with the conductor, Mogens Dahl's, est ...

''. Among the musicians to have played in the hall are: * Leif Ove Andsnes, piano * Tokyo String Quartet * Bo Skovhus, barytone * Juilliard String Quartet * Angela Hewitt, piano * Trio Wanderer * Trio con Brio Copenhagen The hall is named after its founder and owner, conductor Mogens Dahl.

References

External links

Mogens Dahl Concert Hall website

Hertz Bogtrykkergård
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