Named after the patriarch of the Chan family, the Chan Shun Concert Hall’s acoustics and intimate surroundings are second to none. The shape of the hall takes its inspiration from the cello. Its blond maple curved walls, which resemble the contours of the musical instrument, assist in providing an even distribution of sound. Within this “reverberation chamber,” the subtlest change in musical colour or volume can be heard. Concrete walls oriented in a reverse fan reflect the sound without echo.
The Chan Shun’s jewel in the crown is a sparkling 22.7-tonne acoustic canopy, a chandelier-like mechanism that reflects sound back to the performers and to the audience. Suspended on cables, the canopy is adjustable in height to accommodate a variety of groups and musical styles. Simple architectural finishes extend the musical motif: cables and frets grace the upper walls, complemented by white maple soffits and balcony fronts.
Read more about the Chan Shun Concert Hall on the Chan Centre's website.
