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Athens Concert Hall

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The Athens Concert Hall is one of the capital's main venues for music and other cultural events.

Founded in 1981, the Athens Concert Hall Organization is a non-profit-making organization administered by a board of trustees, half of whose members are appointed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and half by the Friends of Music – also a non-profit-making charitable association.

The Concert Hall is a fine example of modern architecture. The Concert Hall’s acoustics are superb, comparable with those of some of the best concert venues in the world.



The programmes consist largely but by no means exclusively of classical music and opera, complemented by more contemporary compositions, works from around the world, music by younger composers, as well as dance, theatre, cinema and the visual arts.

Many great jazz musicians from all over the world have played at the Athens Concert Hall, such as recently, Madeleine Peyroux, Charles Lloyd, Arturo Sandoval & Chico Freeman, Dee Dee Bridgewater and many more….



Athens Concert Hall - Vas. Sofias avenue & Kokkali – Athens 11521 -210 7282000

Last modified on Saturday, 19 November 2011 09:44

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