Built in 1930, the Shanghai Concert Hall has sustained a history of half a century's development. 

It was first named Nanjing Theater and later in 1949 named Beijing Theater. In 1959 specially chosen for concert performances, it was offered its present name. 

The building is a typical classical architecture in a European style. Sixteen hugh marble pillars are seen when you step into the lobby, and the front hall is deliberately ornamented with elegant patterns of slightly solemnized color, which is very much in harmony with the music played inside. 

The acoustics are so good that a great many world-famous artists have been attracted to perform in this hall, including violinists Isaac Stern, Salvatore Accardo, Pinchas Zukerman, Choliang Lin and cellists Yoyo Ma, Jian Wang; pianists Alieda de Larrocha, FU Chong, YING Chunzhong as well as the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra , Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, China Symphony Orchestra and many others have given high appraisals after giving their successful concerts here. 

Major orchestras in this city such as the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra and Shanghai National Music Ensemble have chosen this hall for their regular concerts . 

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