Norrmalm in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden — Northern Europe (Scandinavia)
Konserthuset
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The Concert Hall
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2017
1. Konserthuset / The Concert Hall Marker
Uppfördes 1924-26 efter ritningar av Ivar Tengbom och räknas som en höjdpunkt i den svenska 20-talsklassicismen. Flera av 1920-talets främsta konstnärer, bland dem Isaac Grünewald, har bidragit till interiörens utformning. Vid trappan mot Hötorget restes Carl Milles' Orfeusgrupp 1936.
I Konserthuset sker den årliga utdelningen av Nobelprisen.
Built 1924-1926. Architect, Ivar Tengbom. The interior contains the work of prominent artists of the period, such as Isaac Grünewald. Carl Milles' "Orfeus" was erected by the steps in 1936. The Nobel Prize presentation ceremony is held here.
Erected by Samfundet S:t Erik.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 59° 20.123′ N, 18° 3.802′ E. Marker is in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm County). It is in Norrmalm. It is at the intersection of Kungsgatan and Sveavägen, on the right when traveling east on Kungsgatan. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kungsgatan 38, Stockholm, Stockholms
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Scandinavia, the Nordic Countries, the Schengen Area, and the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Centrumhuset / Center Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Varuhuset PUB / PUB Department Store (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kungstornen / The Kungsgatan Towers (about 150 meters away); Warodellska Huset / The Warodell House (about 180 meters away); August Blanche (about 180 meters away); Kungsgatan ("King's Street") (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); A Park and Gardens (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Första Cirkusföreställningen i Sverige / The First Circus in Sweden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockholm.
Also see . . . A temple in honour of music (konserthuset.se). Konserthuset Stockholm is one of Sweden’s foremost architectural masterpieces. Opened in 1926, it was conceived by the architect Ivar Tengbom during a productive period in the history of Stockholm. Konserthuset Stockholm
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2017
2. Konserthuset / The Concert Hall Marker - Wide View
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2017
3. Carl Milles' Orfeus - Found on the West Side of the Konserthuset
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2017
4. Konserthuset / The Concert Hall - The West Side, After a Flea Market
Postcard published by Axel Eliasson, Stockholm, circa 1928
5. Stockholm. Konserthuset.
A site was chosen at Hötorget’s market stalls among the run-down, drab, low-rise buildings in the area, and a classical Greek temple would emerge in the honour of music, according to Tengbom’s firm vision. Konserthuset was constructed between 1923 and 1926. The building is one of Stockholm’s foremost examples of neoclassicism, an era when the spirit of democracy was strong, and drew stylistic inspiration from the cradle of democracy itself – Athens. - Konserthuset.se
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