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Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
University of British Columbia
6265 Crescent Road
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6T 1Z1 (MAP) Web Site
Chan Centre Ticket Office
Monday - Saturday: 12 noon - 5pm
Performance Days: 12 noon - Intermission
Information: 604.822.2697
About the Chan
Since its opening in spring 1997, the Chan Centre for the Performing
Arts has earned an international reputation for its striking design and
stellar acoustics. Artists, critics and patrons alike are unanimous in
their praise of the multi-faceted facility, winning it a place among
North America's premier performing arts venues.
The Exterior
Nestled amid the lush landscape on the University of British Columbia
campus, the Chan's distinct, cylindrical shape has become a noted
landmark. Its silver exterior is clad in pre-weathered zinc panels,
complementing the building's verdant surroundings and panoramic views. A
glass corona set atop the roof further enhances its reflective quality,
while subtle outdoor lighting illuminates the neighbouring walkways and
towering trees.
The Interior
Inside, the Chan boasts three unique venues: the superb Chan Shun
Concert Hall; the flexible Telus Studio Theatre; and the intimate Royal
Bank Cinema. All share a spectacular glass lobby, which faces a mature
evergreen forest and small outdoor patio.
Programming
A variety of performances and events are offered year-round, from
classical recitals and jazz concerts, to avant-garde theatre and opera
productions, to folk and world music. The Chan enhances its dynamic
roster of artists and musical traditions by teaming with other Vancouver
arts organizations to co-present concerts by world-renowned performers.
Background
Commissioned in the early '90s, the Chan's mandate is twofold: to meet
the needs of the UBC community and to provide for local and visiting
arts enthusiasts an acoustically superior, medium-sized concert hall.
Thanks to the skilled design team of Bing Thom Architects, ARTEC
Consultants of New York and Theatre Projects Consultants, today the Chan
is one of Vancouver's prime rental locations for lively arts
productions, conferences, recording projects, and film and television
shoots. On the academic front, UBC music, theatre, and film students now
have access to topnotch venues throughout the school year, be it for
rehearsals, performances, or film screenings.
The development and construction of the Chan, started in 1995 and
completed in 1997, was funded through the generous support of the Chan
Foundation of Canada, BC Tel (now TELUS), and the Royal Bank Financial
Group, with matching funds provided by the Government of British
Columbia. |
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