National Taiwan Music Cultural Park Introduction
This is the only music culture park in Taiwan, which not only houses the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra's concert hall but also features an "Instrument Exhibition Area," where visitors can see the instruments used by the orchestra in person. Through digital technology and audiovisual equipment, one can learn about the playing methods and related knowledge of the instruments. The "Audiovisual Cultural Plaza" located on the upper floor of the Instrument Exhibition Area offers a rich database for music-related research and appreciation. It includes open-access sections for periodicals, books, and audiovisual multimedia materials, allowing visitors to select their favorite music videos or CDs from the collection area before enjoying them in the personal audiovisual zone. Moreover, the Audiovisual Cultural Plaza has specifically designated exhibition areas for "Opera" and "Composers," showcasing operatic works performed by the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra since its inception, as well as representative compositions from local Taiwanese composers. It also documents the footprints of the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra in various counties, towns, cultural centers, and performance halls across Taiwan. Additionally, the "Quality Studio" provides visiting musicians and artists with a complete space for creative activities and rehearsal preparations, while the "Research Center" plays an important role in promoting music education and appreciation, creating a seamless experience. The overall space of the park combines functions of learning, appreciating, performing, and experiencing music, inviting you to come and enjoy classical music with friends. The concert hall officially opened on December 1, 2002, and is a medium-sized performance venue with 574 seats. To achieve optimal sound quality, the walls on both sides of the audience area are designed with adjustable acoustic panels, ensuring that the quality of musical performances meets professional standards. It is suitable not only for concerts but also for operas and ballets. The venue is equipped with professional recording studios and rehearsal rooms, and in terms of stage, sound, recording equipment, and audience facilities, it is an internationally standard performance hall. The facade of the concert hall features a ceramic sculpture created by artist Lin Chao-ching, titled "Feast of Music," with colorful instruments and musical notes seemingly dancing on the ceramic wall, conveying a rich dynamism of music. Upon completion, it became the largest public artwork in Taiwan and the largest ceramic wall creation in Southeast Asia.
