Muziekgebouw aan het IJ

The Muziekgebouw aan?t IJ is the newest concert hall in the Netherlands and is one of the most modern auditoriums in the world. The building serves as a cultural anchor in Amsterdam and as a link between the newly developed IJ banks and the historic heart of the city. The Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is a striking building with a remarkable setting and architecture. An imposing glass fa?ade marks out a spacious hall with caf?-restaurant. The Muziekgebouw has two auditoriums; a large, multifunctional chamber music hall, seating 725, and a smaller hall seating 100. The three foyer decks, in use during concert intervals, are large balconies in the immense glass fa?ade and provide a spectacular view over the IJ. The combination of auditoriums and foyer decks has already made the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ a much-used location for conferences, presentations and lectures. The small auditorium, located on the top floor, has its own foyer deck with the same breathtaking view. This means that a lecture or conference can easily be combined with a lunch or dinner party. Right next door to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, is the Bimhuis, a concert hall for jazz and improvisation.