{"id":1709,"date":"2022-03-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofarsoundsblo.wpengine.com\/blog\/articles\/7-sofar-stunning-spaces\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T18:17:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:17:00","slug":"7-sofar-stunning-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/7-sofar-stunning-spaces","title":{"rendered":"7 of Sofar&#8217;s Most Stunning Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve been fortunate to host many Sofars in stunning spaces chock-full of magical ambience, even before a single note is played. From ornate chambers to simple, spectacular rooms, here are 7 Sofar spaces that drop our jaws, every time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. The Queen\u2019s Gallery in Buckingham Palace | London<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Talk about a house show. We\u2019re perpetually pinching ourselves to have been able to bring Sofar into the art gallery of Buckingham Palace\u2013home of the British Monarch\u2013as part of a partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiqets<\/a>. The space typically showcases a rotating set of pieces from the royal collection, roughly 450 works at a time. What a treat to hear music amidst those red walls and stunning exhibits.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185729featuredimage.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">The Queen\u2019s Gallery in Buckingham Palace in London, photo by Jane Jimenez<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Whales of Iceland Museum | Reykjavik<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s right, we\u2019ve gotten the chance to sit beneath <em>life-sized models<\/em> of whales bathed in soft blue light hearing dreamy tunes (note, the museum also offers interactive installations and virtual reality experiences). It doesn\u2019t get more soothing than this.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185730featuredimage.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Whales of Iceland Museum in Reykjavik, photo by Ben Gruber<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Worcester College Chapel | Oxford <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A gem tucked into the Worcester College campus. The 18th century chapel is detailed to the nines, peppered with unexpected flourishes (keep an eye out for a unicorn and blue whales). A delightful place for intimate live sounds, indeed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185730featuredimage-1.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Worcester College Chapel in Oxford, photo by Ian Wallman<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Haveli Dharampura | Delhi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This three-storied boutique hotel aims to evoke the architecture and grandeur of the Mughal era, with antique balconies and jharokhas, overlooking Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. It\u2019s truly breathtaking.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185730featuredimage-2.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Haveli Dharampura in Delhi, photo by Tanya Nath<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Vigad\u00f3 Concert Hall | Budapest<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nestled on the Eastern bank of the Danube, this 19th century concert hall balances elegance with intimacy, gathering people together on the floor beneath intricate craftsmanship and wide, warm chandeliers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185730featuredimage-3.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Vigad\u00f3 Concert Hall in Budapest, photo by Diana Komroczki Gerg\u014d Matos<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Lytehouse Studio | NYC <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A favorite of our New York City spaces. This Williamsburg spot is a blank canvas that\u2019s always shapeshifting into vivid textures, soaking our surroundings in rich color. It\u2019s downright immersive.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185730featuredimage-4.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Lytehouse Studio in New York City, photo by Rachel Ansley<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Washington National Cathedral | Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington\u2013 aka, Washington National Cathedral. The space is a Neo-Gothic design, and the second largest church in the US. It\u2019s a special feeling to hear voices arch and hit the high ceiling.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185730featuredimage-5.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C., photo by Kill The Light Photography<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve been fortunate to host many Sofars in stunning spaces chock-full of magical ambience, even before a single note is played. From ornate chambers to simple, spectacular rooms, here are 7 Sofar spaces that drop our jaws, every time. 1. The Queen\u2019s Gallery in Buckingham Palace | London Talk about a house show. 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