Queen Elizabeth Hall [London]
Queen Elizabeth Hall
theatre building, United Kingdom
concertzaal in Lambeth, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Concert hall complex, built by Hubert Bennett, Jack Whittle, F.G West and Geoffrey Horsefall as part of Southbank Centre. The building contains a shared foyer and two concert halls: Queen Elizabeth Hall (originally 1106, now 917 seats). Named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). Opened 1967 with a concert conducted by Benjamin Britten. Purcell Room (372 seats). Named in honour of the English composer, Henry Purcell (1659-1695).