Shihfang Theatre Introduction
Shih-Fang Music Theater is suitable for holding percussion concerts, solo performances/singing, chamber music concerts, presentations, and multimedia experimental musical theater performances. Additionally, it is also appropriate for hosting formal ceremonies and various lectures. The walls are constructed with professional soundproof materials that are thick and solid, effectively isolating external noise. The interior decoration of the theater is made from high-quality solid oak, providing excellent acoustics and creating a clear sound environment. To express the beauty of "rests" and "pianissimo" in music, the air conditioning system is a crucial design aspect of Shih-Fang Music Theater, completely eliminating the wind noise typically found in small performance venues and multi-functional medium to large performance spaces. The audience seating is tiered with movable folding chairs, allowing flexible use of space according to each performance group's needs, accommodating approximately 100 people. In 1997, percussionist Xu Bo-Nian and pianist Luo Mei-Ya, inspired by their passion for the arts, returned to Taiwan—this land they deeply love—with the desire to create a garden of cultural arts. Acknowledging that there were very few venues available for professional musicians to perform, especially for "modern music," they chose to transform a factory located in a small alley in Datong District, Taipei City, into Taiwan’s first privately-owned art venue. This small music theater, with a height of 3.6 meters and a sound space in golden ratio, aims to be a home for musicians. Outside the music theater, there is a Marto Café serving coffee, fine wines, and meals, bridging the gap between food and musical art. Today, Shih-Fang Music Theater has been established for over twenty years, hosting countless international masters and collaborating with numerous emerging musicians returning from abroad. It is a place where many professional musicians and Golden Melody Award recipients produce albums and record music; it is the best choice for many music teachers to hold student concerts; it is a nurturing ground for contemporary composers in Taiwan, holding modern music forums; it is filled with love and emotion for the arts. We welcome you to continue sharing the stories of this place with us. (Source: Shih-Fang Music Theater)
