Practical note
The historic location may not survive as an accessible building. Look for plaques and public routes on site.Welten
Current worldPlaces
Concert venueLondon / GB1855
Site of the Hanover Square Rooms
Wagner conducted eight Philharmonic Society concerts here.
Image credit
J. Jackson, Public domain / Commons · Wikimedia Commons ↗01 / Why this place matters
Exile
The eight Philharmonic Society concerts formed Wagner’s only extended conducting residency in London. The historic site therefore documents his direct encounter with British concert life and an audience outside the opera house.
02 / Plan the visit
London
Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.- Relevant years
- 1855
- Type
- Concert venue
- Story
- Exile
- Status
- Historical location
- Address
- Hanover Square, London W1
04 / Sources and further reading
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