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Concertgebouw

Concertgebouwplein 10 | Museum Quarter, Amsterdam 1071LN, The Netherlands (Museumplein)
31 900 6718345
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As featured in Amsterdam on a budget
Ranked #1 of 250 attractions in Amsterdam
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Type: Theaters, Concerts, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics. From September to June at 12:30 p.m.... more » Owner description: Built in the late 19th century, the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is known for outstanding acoustics. From September to June at 12:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, there is a free 30 minute concert in the Concertgebouw. This is often a public rehearsal from world famous orchestras or ensembles that will perform, for a fee, later that evening. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

- Booked tickets online via their website 5 days before the performance (this eventually sold out). - Ticket pick up is at box office, through revolving doors (separate from the entrance to the concert hall) - Concertgeubow location is excellent, easily accessible with tram stop right in front. - Seat: Podium seat (~EUR40), located behind the orchestra, which has a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful building, and we were treated to a free concert by a youth orchestra that was wonderful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

My wife and I happened to be in town for the Anniversary Concert featuring George Gershwin. The performance was outstanding particularly numbers from "Porgy & Bess." The Piano Concerto finale was awesome. The acoustics are fantastic as advertised. We sat in the back row and felt like we were in the midst of the orchestra. Simply wonderful!

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

Three Beethoven symphonies of which the last, the Fifth, received a rapturous reception and standing ovation. First, unless my ear has finally deserted me, there were repeated examples of sustained notes (especially from the extra brass for #5) tailing off flat, which is not consistent with the orchestra's reputation. It was a somewhat disappointing concert. Worse, like a previous reviewer,... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The high quality of the performance, an uplifting way to start a Sunday. And at a very affordable price

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

really great concert hall - beautifully decorated and comfortable. The Netherlands orchestra was magnificent.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

After reading the good reviews, we went there for our first classical concert (we are 40 years old). although we are not big fans of classical music it was amazing. The accoustics really is something special. We recommend choosing a concert with music that you know for an even better experience. If you want a bit less expensive concert go... More

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Attended concert on 11th May having booked Podium (or Choir) seats several weeks previously. No warning on the ticket that the view was restricted. In fact there was no view at all so we were very disappointed. These were the worst seats I have ever had at a concert hall.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Such a beautiful building and the acoustics are amazing. The seats were expensive but worth it just to visit this wonderful place.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Loved listening to a great concert in a fantastic venue - beautiful interior decorations. Maybe it was because we were sitting really close to the stage but I didn't find the acoustics to live up to their reputation! But it didn't stop me enjoying the concert!

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