The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
United Kingdom
Perhaps the finest musical acoustics outside of London.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to one of the most visually striking landmarks on the Tyneside skyline: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, formerly known as Sage Gateshead. Situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, this futuristic,…
Listen in the app2Sir Norman Foster's Curving Vision
Stand back and admire the 'jaw-dropping' exterior of The Glasshouse. Sir Norman Foster, one of the most influential architects of the modern era, envisioned a structure that would be both a landmark and a welcoming public space. …
Listen in the app3Acoustics and the Spirit of Hall One
Step into Hall One, the largest of the performance spaces, and you are entering one of the finest concert halls in the world. Designed specifically for orchestral music, the hall features 'world-class' acoustics that can be…
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Beyond the grand scale of Hall One, The Glasshouse contains two other significant spaces: Hall Two and the Northern Rock Foundation Hall. Hall Two is a smaller, more intimate venue with a ten-sided 'decagonal' layout. …
Listen in the app5The Concourse: A Window on the Tyne
The massive, light-filled concourse that wraps around the performance halls is one of the most spectacular public spaces in the North East. Shielded from the elements by the soaring glass and steel roof, it offers what many…
Listen in the app6Regeneration and the Cultural Quayside
The Glasshouse is more than just a music venue; it was a primary driver for the 'revitalization' of the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside in the late 1990s and early 2000s. For decades, this area had been defined by heavy…
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As we conclude our journey through The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, take one final look at the soaring glass and steel curves that envelop this temple of sound. We have explored Sir Norman Foster's revolutionary…
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What is The Glasshouse International Centre for Music?
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is a place in United Kingdom with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.9678, -1.6020 |
| Last updated |
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