What an extraordinary venue!!! Magnificent sound quality, not a bad seat in the house, and the panoramic views of the ocean, with the building perfectly positioned for viewing breathtaking sunsets to the soundtracks of world-class musicians.. it's a truly magical and awe-inspiring experience. Check out their Jazz/Pop/World performances - Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, and Kaki King to name a few are all making appearances this summer at this very intimate venue.
In addition to a plethora of art galleries, studios and shops, there are a number of terrific restaurants within walking distance, as well as in the next town over in Gloucester, MA so you can really make an [unforgettable] date or special night out here.
We attended the Met simulcast of Anna Bolena with Anna Netrebko this afternoon at this concert hall. Â The setting, overlooking the sea, is spectacular, though of course the curtains had to be drawn for the performance. Â We have seen the earlier Met simulcasts in movie theatres which have very good sound. Â At this venue there was a very distracting whirring sound coming from the back of the auditorium probably caused by the workings of the projector. Â It was disturbing. Â Also, although the doors were stated to open at 11:00, they were actually opened at 11:20, making life difficult for the two elderly ladies who had driven from Boston and needed the rest room. Â They were allowed in after some discussion.
Don't buy the pre-performance lunch offered: it costs $15 and consists of a sandwich, a cookie, an apple or a small bag of potato chips--no drink included though wine is available at $8 a glass. Â The simulcast itself was marvellous. Â However the Shalin Liu concert hall charges considerably more for its tickets than the movie theatres--$32 for the best seats,
Truly a gem of a performance center and at bargain prices to boot! We went to a 5PM summertime show by the band "Bellevue Cadillac" (they were new to me and very enjoyable). The only drawbacks I can think of are that it would have been great to dance to the music (it's not a dancing kind of place) & I felt for the band since they had to compete with the picture-postcard view of the coast, ocean, and setting sun, offered by the 35' x 40' bank of windows behind the stage. At intermission go upstairs for beverages (beer & wine), homey treats, more fantastic views and, at this show, a chance to talk with band members. On long, summer days If you sit to the right of the stage, in the balcony, you can watch the action on the beach as an added attraction (my wife enjoyed the kids waving to her). They offer a wide range of musical styles and special events like simulcasts of the Metropolitan Opera and plays from London (there's an interesting looking London play. set in a restaurant, Â on tap for tonight). P.S. No bad seat in this place.
Review Source:Beautiful performance space in a gorgeous location overlooking the rocky coastline of Rockport. Great acoustics and sight lines, except for some limited, awkward space up in the corners of the balconies.
Apparently, a little-known secret of this venue: some phenomenal acts come through here! My good friend, a musician/musical instructor, informed me that the last show he saw here was Dave Brubeck!
Do yourself a favor and go see a show here. You won't be disappointed!
I attended a Simulcast of a Metropolitan Opera performance of Boris Godounov on 10-23-10 and it was spectacular.
The Simulcast process brought all the rich music and drama, and colorful costumes of this opera right to us in the new Shalin Liu Performance Center.
What a wonderful addition for Rockport!
Absolutely fantastic venue. Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed David Benoit this month as he played David Grusin's "Charlie Brown Christmas" album. A very small and intimate venue with phenomenal acoustics. Everyone should attend a concert here, but please don't. I want to be sure there are tickets available for us.
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