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Often the
birth of a performing sphere reflects the civilization of
a society. The
establishment of Novel Hall for Performing Arts not merely
symbolizes the opulence of performing arts in Taiwan but
also connotes the enthusiasm with which private businesses
endeavor to contribute to the public.
Behind the doors of Novel
Hall for Performing Arts live the memories of the early
20th century Taiwan, branded with the deep passion of a
people whose hometown turned suddenly into the protectorate
of another nation as the results of cruel wars. In 1897,
the Japanese who had settled in Taiwan built the "Tamsui
Drama Club" in the old commercial district in central-west
Taipei, intending to provide the Taiwanese businessmen with
some recreations. Twelve years later, however, Mr. Hsien-jong
Koo, a Taiwanese businessman and forerunner of the Koo's
Group, took over the Club, had it moved, renovated , and
changed its name to "Taiwan New Stage," bringing
about such performances as Peking operas from Mainland China
as well as Taiwanese operas and music to all citizens in
Taipei. "Taiwan New Stage" was regarded the most
important performance venue in Taiwan then.
However, the Stage was bombed
to ashes during World War II while US Air-forces were attacking
this "Japanese protectorate." All historical traits
of a flourishing theater vanished in one night.... To complete
their forefather's dream, Dr. Chen-fu Koo and Dr. Jeffrey
L. S. Koo, Honorary Chairman and Chairman of China Trust
Commercial(CTC) Bank caused the construction of Novel Hall
for Performing Arts and dedicated it in 1997 to the people
in Taipei, promoting high arts of modernity and diversity.
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| The bright and elegant interior,
with cozy lighting and furnishings, marks Novel Hall for Performing
Arts's pursue for a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. The
walls at either side of the Reception Counter are decorated
separately with "Taiwan New Stage," a water color
by the renowned early 20th century Taiwanese painter, Chiang-huai
Ni; and a powder-oil named "Novel Hall, 1997" by
his son, Hou-tai Ni.
Novel Hall for Performing Arts re-opened
with a worldly vision, accentuated by the display of "The
Reclining Figure," a masterpiece of the celebrated
British statuary, Henry Moore.
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COURTYARD & CAFE
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Located between the CTC Bank and Novel Hall
for Performing Arts, the courtyard ranges 540 square meters,
a superb spot for outdoor events and parties.
Fecafe, a homey place to partake before and
after performances, sits on the ground floor of Novel Hall
for Performing Arts. The aroma of gourmet coffee permeates,
with each rising and falling of show curtains, into the
palate of arts-loving souls.
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PROFILE OF FACILITY
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Dressing Rooms: 6 individual + 2 group.
Rehearsal Studios: 1 music rehearsal room, 1 drama &
dance studio.
Pianos: 1 Steinway 274, 1 Bossendorfer 290, 1 Yamaha C-3,
1 Yamaha Upright.
2 Press Rooms,
2 Restrooms for the Handicapped.
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AUDITORIUM, STAGE, & OTHER
MACHINERY
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| The auditorium of
Novel Hall for Performing Arts sits 935 people, most seats
with an excellent view of the stage. One could adjust the
229 seats in the forefront into an orchestra pit, or turn
them into an apron, accommodating the requirements of different
performances. In the auditorium, one finds two parking spaces
for wheelchairs and twenty extra-cushy seats with side-tables
to accommodate the VIPs.
Designed as a mid-sized multi-functional performing venue,
the stage of Novel Hall for Performing Arts is fully equipped
with a lift, an orchestra pit, an outstanding acoustics
shell, sound absorbed panels, motorized sound absorbed curtains,
and adequate professional lighting instruments, all serving
to meet the different demands of performances. A quality
reverberation time from 1.2 to 1.85 seconds makes Novel
Hall for Performing Arts a top choice for classic chamber
and vocal music
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BACKSTAGE FACILITIES
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| Artists enjoy snug
and considerate services in the backstage of Novel Hall for
Performing Arts. The dressing rooms situated in two elevated
vestibules between CTC Bank and the Novel Hall for Performing
Arts are spacious and well-illuminated. Looking out of the
windows, one catches a panoramic view of the vigorous Hsin-yi
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MUSIC REHEARSAL ROOM, DRAMA &
DANCE STUDIO, PIANOS
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The music rehearsal
room in the basement(B1) holds about thirty musicians.
The compact drama & dance studio is placed in B2. The
piano room, where humidity and temperature are astutely controlled,
houses 1 Steinway 274, 1 Bossendorfer 290, 1 Yamaha C-3, and
1 Yamaha Upright pianos.
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