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Massey Hall: Venue Spotlight

Massey Hall: Venue Spotlight

Canadian musicians have one venue they yearn to play in: Toronto’s Massey Hall, a historic theater that first opened in 1894.

Built by Hart Massey, an old industrialist who was passionate about music, he created it as a gift for good people of Toronto.

The architectural style is a quirky mix of neoclassical and Moorish Revival designs, with stained-glass windows and an Art Deco foyer.

Some of the world’s biggest stars and world figures have graced its stage, known for its unusually magical acoustics.

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