Utrecht, Netherlands

Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen / Arts and Science Building

By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016

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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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 in Utrecht. Marker is at

Gebouw Voor Kunst En Wetenschappen / Arts and Science Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016

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

the intersection of Springweg and Mariaplaats on Springweg. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Utrecht 3511, 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); Het Duitse Huis / The German House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maartensbrug en Oude Gracht / "St. Martin's Bridge" on the Old Canal (about 210 meters away); Paleis Lofen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named Paleis Lofen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Claustraal Huis van Oudemunster / Canon House of the Former Oudmunster Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Jacobsgasthuis / St. James' Guest House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); In Het Voetspuur Van Sint Maarten / In the Footsteps of Saint Martin (approx. 0.3 kilometers 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 van Maurik, and overseen by J.W. Dekker. On March

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circa 1910

3. Gebouw Kunst En Wetenschappen, Utrecht

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 214 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.