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Home of Taiwan Philharmonic (NSO) – The National Theater and Concert Hall
Located in the Boai District in central Taipei, the National Theater and Concert Hall (NTCH) are designed in the style of traditional Chinese palaces. The gold roofs, overturned edges, Chinese red colonnades and colorful arches present an elegant and imposing view. The two buildings and four adjacent plazas collectively constitute an esthetically satisfying landmark, one of the most memorable in Taipei. The streamlined design of the overturned edges of these majestic structures inspires people to think of the future in terms of classicism. 1987 was an unforgettable year for the Taiwanese people. A bullish stock market brought economic development to a peak; the lifting of martial law guided political reforms towards the path of democracy; and the birth of the NTCH realized the longterm expectations of artists and the people and proclaimed the beginning of the country's Renaissance. It is not only the best performing arts center in Taiwan, it also heralds the internationalization of Taiwan'sperforming arts.
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When the NTCH was founded, it aimed to raise the level of the arts in Taiwan by inviting world-famous artists and organizations such as the New York Philharmonic, the Martha Graham Dance Company and the Three Tenors. Gradually, the NTCH began presenting local art groups as well, such as the Cloud Gate Dance Theater, the Legend Lin Dance Theater, the U Theatre, the Han Tang Yuefu and the Taiwan Philharmonic (NSO). These locally nurtured groups first gained a foothold in Taiwan and demonstrated their artistic accomplishments to local audiences, then went on to reveal the beauty of Taiwan's performing arts to the international community. The NTCH is now an established platform for cross-cultural performances. As there have been many new developments on the performing arts scene in Taiwan, the NTCH has improved its services, has offered innumerable performances rich in content and creativity, and has actively promoted, developed and preserved the country's cultural assets.
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