Description:
Opened in 2005 in a spectacular piece of modern architecture on the IJ waterfront, this is the home of the former Muziekcentrum De IJsbreker, the once-grungy foundation for avant-garde and experimental music. This ocean of glass is very far from being grungy. The main hall seats around 750 and a smaller foyer hall has space for 125. Performances here feature modern, old, jazz, electronic, and non-Western music, along with small-scale musical theater, opera, and dance. Visit the concert hall's in-house cafe-restaurant, the Star Ferry; it became one of Amsterdam's hit eateries the moment it opened. In fine weather, you can dine outside on its waterfront terrace. From the Center, it's just a short walk or tram ride here.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2009
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +31 20 788 2010
- fax: +31 20 788 2020
- send email
Address:
- Piet Heinkade 1
- IJ waterfront, just east of Centraal Station
- Amsterdam 1019 BR
Hours:
- Box office Mon-Sat from noon to 7pm
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