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Wathen Hall and Music School

Opened to the public in 2000, the Wathen Hall is the centre-piece of the music facility at St Paul’s.

The Wathen Hall enjoys a wonderful, natural acoustic and benefits from its relatively secluded position on the banks of the Thames. The hall has an intimate feel, with good sight-lines from all parts of the room.

In addition to being a superb concert and rehearsal venue, the Wathen Hall is ideally suited to recording solo and chamber music. The stage area is large enough to accommodate a small chamber orchestra, while also providing an intimate space for smaller groups. There is a separate mixing room linked to the hall via cable duct, and superb recording settings due to its quiet location.

Uses
  • Rehearsals, performances & concerts
  • Recordings
  • Talks, conferences & workshops
Layout, size & dimensions
  • Seating capacity of 316 (on raked seating)
  • 290m² stage area
  • Two balconies above the stage area
Instruments & musical equipment
  • Two available Steinway grand pianos (Model D and Model AS)
  • Lammermuir chamber organ
  • Andrew Garlick Double Manual harpsichord
  • Professional concert chairs
  • Music stands
  • Conductor’s podium
Additional facilities
  • Foyer (used for receptions, box office)
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Backstage classrooms & practice rooms available as green rooms/breakout spaces
  • Separate mixing room/control room available for recordings (with cable duct)
  • Disabled access (lift, adapted toilet facilities)
  • Free parking available on site
  • Risers available on request
Technical Specifications
  • Projector
  • Microphones
  • d&b audiotechnik PA system

 

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