Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen / Arts and Science Building

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016

1. Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen / Arts and Science Building Marker

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Gebouwd van 1845 tot 1847 naar een ontwerp van stadsarchitect J. van Maurik. Het gebouw staat op de plaats van het koor van de laat 11de- eeuwse Mariakerk, waarvan resten in het gebouw bewaard zĳn. Robert Schumann en Johannes Brahms geven hier concerten. In 1988 brandde het gebouw geheel uit. Het is daarna uitwendig in zĳn oorspronkelijke staat teruggebracht.

[English translation:]
Built from 1845 to 1847 according to a design by city architect J. van Maurik. The building stands on the site of the choir of the late 11th-Century St. Mary's Church, the remains of which are preserved within the building. Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms gave concerts here. In 1988, the building burned completely. Since then, its exterior has been restored to its original state.

Erected by The ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion.

Location. 52° 5.381′ N, 5° 7.054′ E. Marker is

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in Utrecht. Marker is at the intersection of Springweg and Mariaplaats on Springweg. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Utrecht 3511 JT, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mariakerk / St. Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sociëteit De Vereeniging / “The Association” Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Congresgebouw De Vereeniging / Congress Building of “De Vereeniging” (within shouting distance of this marker); Eloyen Gasthuis / Eloyen Almshouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Een Singel Rondom / A Defensive Canal All Around (about 150 meters away); Het Duitse Huis / The German House (about 180 meters away); Maartensbrug en Oude Gracht / "St. Martin's Bridge" on the Old Canal (about 210 meters away); Het Vakwerkhuis / The Half-Timbered House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utrecht.

Also see . . . Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen (Wikipedia.nl). (In translation, follow link for original Dutch version:) Until 1813, St. Mary's Church, one of Utrecht's five collegiate churches, stood on the site of the current building. The church was demolished, but the choir remained until 1844, serving as a concert hall. In 1844, the construction began on the new neoclassical building, according to the design of Johannes

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016

2. Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen / Arts and Science Building and Marker

van Maurik, and overseen by J.W. Dekker. On March 20, 1847, the concert hall was inaugurated with a concert. It housed the Utrecht Symphony Orchestra . Well-known 19th-Century composers musicians such as Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms performed there, with Brahms himself introducing two piano concerts, with himself as soloist... (Submitted on December 9, 2016.)

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circa 1910

3. Gebouw Kunst En Wetenschappen, Utrecht

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.