Olavshallen (English:Olav Hall[1][2] or Olav Concert Hall[3][4]) was built in 1989 as aconcert hall and is named after a historical tradition inTrondheim,Norway, theSt. Olav tradition. The foundation stone was laid by HMKing Olav V 22 July 1988. Olavshallen opened for its first concert 17 September 1989 with jazz pianistOscar Peterson and the official opening was held on 21 September.
Olavshallen consists of two concert rooms - a main auditorium, the Large Hall has a seating capacity of 1240[5] and Little Hall with a capacity of 350 spectators. Olavshallen each year welcomes artists from various genres such asclassical music,opera,dance,ballet,pop,rock,country,jazz,world music and children's and family events,[6] shows, theater, cabaret and stand-upcomedy shows.Trondheim Symphony Orchestra has its permanent abode in Olavshallen.
Olavshallen has 260-300 concerts a year and an annual attendance of approximately 150,000.
The managing company Olavshallen AS, owned by the municipality receives no public funding for the operation of the culture.[7]
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