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Venue of the 2nd China International Violin Competition(Qingdao)
Qingdao Music Hall
Qingdao Music Hall is situated at No.1 Lanshan road. It was built in 1934 and was called Qingdao City Hall. From 1930s to 1940s many large-scaled conferences and cultural activities were held there. It is an excellent modern continental construction, and is one of the historical excellent constructions in Qingdao.
After reconstruction in 2006, it covers a building area of 2018 m2 and contains 482 seats including two wheelchair seats for the handicapped. There are dressing rooms, VIP rooms, actor resting rooms, professional lighting audio equipment in it. So it is a professional music hall for symphony concert and chamber music concert.
Because of its perfect sound effect and predominant location, Qingdao Music Hall has been recognized by art groups, musicians and music fans.
From October 28th 2008, Qingdao Music Hall will be the venue for the first round and second round of 2nd China International Violin Competition (Qingdao).
Venue for the final round of the Second China International Violin Competition Qingdao Peoples Auditorium
Qingdao Peoples Auditorium is located on No. 9 Taiping Road .The auditorium project started in May 1959. It covers an area of 18 thousand sq meters and the architectural acreage is 12 thousand sq meters. The magnificent auditorium is built in the style of Beijing Peoples Auditorium. It is the largest performing place with best equipments and listed as Excellent Historical Building by Qingdao Municipal Government in 2003.
Situated in the famous coastal beauty spot of Qingdao, Qingdao Peoples Auditorium fronts Zhanqiao and Xiao Qingdao with a lighthouse. Surrounded by green pine trees, the auditorium combines the beautiful scenery and graceful decoration and is the best place for arts performances, exhibitions and commercial conferences.
An investment of RMB 30 million has been put into the reconstruction of Qingdao Peoples Auditorium for the coming China International Violin Competition. The newly rebuilt auditorium consists of 1,420 comfortable seats, 8 dressing-rooms, 2 cloakrooms and 2 piano rooms. Equipped with 37 computer-controlled electronic booms, the new stage is 16 meters in width, 9 meters high and 18 meters long. The two supplementary stages cover an area of 290 sq meters. In addition, a practice room with constant temperature and humidity is especially arranged for RMB 1 million worth of Steinway piano. The auditorium is equipped with the top-ranking facilities such as LED, central air-conditioner, top-ranking acoustic shell, sound control room and light control room which are computerized.
The opening and closing ceremony of annual Qingdao Music Festival, the 8th National Violin Performance Competition, the final round and awards ceremony of the First China International Violin Competition had been held here.

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