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Chowdiah Memorial Hall
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AddressGayathri Devi Park Extension, 16th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
Getting thereThe nearest Green Line stations, Mantri Square Sampige Road and Mahakavi Kuvempu Road, are roughly 2 km away — take an auto
Capacity≈1,100 seated
Official sitewww.cmh.co.in
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About Chowdiah Memorial Hall
Chowdiah Memorial Hall is Bengaluru's best-known concert hall, instantly recognisable because the building is shaped like a seven-stringed violin. Completed on 14 November 1980 to a design by architect S.N. Murthy, it is named after the Carnatic violinist T. Chowdiah and run by the Academy of Music, a registered body founded in 1961. The auditorium seats about 1,100. Its programme runs from Carnatic and Hindustani concerts to jazz, ballet, dance recitals, plays, ghazal evenings and international music festivals, and it is also hired for graduation ceremonies and school programmes. It stands beside Gayathri Devi Park at the Vyalikaval end of Malleshwaram, a mostly residential neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chowdiah Memorial Hall shaped like a violin?
The building is a tribute to the violinist T. Chowdiah, after whom it is named, and is designed in the form of a seven-stringed violin.
How many seats does Chowdiah Memorial Hall have?
About 1,100.
How do I get to Chowdiah Memorial Hall?
It is in Malleshwaram, about two kilometres from the nearest Green Line stations, so an auto or cab is the practical option.
What kind of shows are held there?
Carnatic and Hindustani concerts, jazz, dance, theatre, ghazal evenings and music festivals, plus private functions such as graduation ceremonies.
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