Roll over Beethoven

The London Philharmonic played a concert before the formal re-opening to test the acoustics.

Source: Richard Bryant

When it opened in 1951 the much-loved Royal Festival Hall was perfect in every way – save for the little matter of god-awful acoustics. Now, after a £91m, two-year refurbishment, the modernist masterpiece is rocking – and you can hear every note.

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