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A short guide to choosing a seat at a classical music concert.
You have chosen the concert you want to attend. Now there is another important step ahead - choosing a location.
From this article you will learn what you should pay attention to when buying a ticket, where it is better to sit, and the price-quality ratio.
Where to start choosing a place at a concert?
The halls are different. Blue, white, red
- What zones are there on the diagram?
- Is there a balcony or is there only a stall in the hall?
- How many seats are there in total?
Balcony or ground floor? What's better?
Everyone is asking this question. You need to understand that the balcony or choir is an elevation in the hall. those. you will be looking down at the musician.
The balcony can be central, right, left. The central balcony or choir is located at the very end of the stalls above the last rows of the stalls. This means that the distance to the artist is the same, but there are not hundreds of heads in front of you.
The location of the right and left balconies is clear from their names. Often balconies “climb” onto the stage. Those. You will be sitting very close to the performer, but may be looking at him from the side.
Typically, a balcony belongs to the budget category and costs quite significantly lower than the ground floor. At the same time, in terms of audibility there will be - depending on your luck.
The ground floor can be flat and with a slight elevation. The center of the ground always has priority. How close to buy a ticket from the stage is up to you and your wallet.
If you are going to a concert with a child under 10 years old, but for some reason you are taking the end of the stalls, I highly recommend taking seats near the aisle (in the middle). This is necessary so that you seat your child near the aisle, and your child can lean out slightly into the middle of the hall and the musician can be seen, even in the last row of the stalls. Otherwise, your child will only see people's heads.
Where will you be able to see and hear well?
It's no secret that the cheaper the place, the further it is from the stage. Accordingly, the further it is from the stage, the worse you will be able to see and hear. Of course, you always want to sit as close as possible, but let’s say at a piano concert, the difference is not big where to sit because This instrument is powerful and loud. It will be heard everywhere.
And if you went to a classical guitar concert, it’s better to sit closer. This is due to the characteristics of the instrument.
Is there some more important factor. If you see that there are few tickets left, I highly recommend buying a seat for yourself as close as possible. A large number of people in the hall absorb sound like a sponge, which means that the farther you sit, the more people will be in front of you.
To sum it up.
According to our 6 years of experience in organizing concerts and drawing up plans, the best places.
You should always focus on your budget, but it’s better not to skimp on really cool concerts.
Have a good time and new experiences!
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Here, for example, is the scheme of the Olimpiysky Sports Complex. We see a fan zone, a dance floor, two VIP boxes and stands.
Typical layout of a large club
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This is the diagram of Moscow Stadium Live, the largest club in Europe. Several VIP boxes and a dance floor.
Typical layout of a small club
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This is the layout of the Moscow club with a capacity of only 1000 people. This scheme is also relevant for the vast majority of clubs, say, Voronezh or Novosibirsk. Tables (aka VIP seats) and a dance floor.
Well, now let's move on to analyzing each of the zones.
1. Fan zone
pros
1. Action. This is the most popular area, so most of the fun happens here.
2. For myopic people. In terms of location, this area is closest to the stage, so from here you will get the best view of your favorite musicians if you make it to the front rows.
3. Feelings. This is where the epicenter of the concert atmosphere is located: in the fan zone, the active fan base always gathers, who sing along loudest, creating unique collective backing vocals, sparklers are lit here (if this is agreed with the venue), flash mobs are held and flags are waved.
4. Sound. Most often, the sound technician's post is located at the end of the fan zone; accordingly, the sound in the hall is adjusted to suit the bulk of the people who are here. Not always, but most often it is in the fan zone that the best sound on the site occurs.
5. Access to the body. At particularly cool concerts, some musicians have no problem “going to the crowd” or stage diving. Believe me, it's always fun.
6. Trophies. Fan collectors can only add to their collection of drumsticks and picks while in the fan zone, because trophies simply don’t fly beyond it.
Minuses
1. People. They are everywhere. You simply don’t have personal space, since there are a lot of people and not enough space. Not only do you want to not miss anything, so the closer you are to the stage, the greater the concentration of people per square meter. It will be difficult for social phobes.
2. Risk of injury. Here you may well get hit on the left elbow, on the head from the overly active moshing of your neighbor behind you, and if a slam starts... In general, hold on, buddy!
3. Flash mobs. From the stage, a good flash mob most often looks pretty cool, but for you, who is in the epicenter of the fan zone, all these banners, posters and flags can block your view. In principle, all this is not for long, and you can endure it for the sake of a great group, but there are always dissatisfied people. Who knows, maybe you won't like it too much.
4. Exit. At large venues and festivals, after the end of the concert, people are released in parts - first VIP, then the stands... Visitors to the fan zone are the last to leave in this case.
5. Cameras. Someone is always filming something here. The screen of your nearest neighbor’s mobile phone appears in front of your face every now and then, which is not always pleasant.
6. High frequency. The screaming girls are here too, yes, yes. The decibel meter periodically goes off scale.
Results
The fan zone is for those who don’t stand around the whole concert, but support the whole movement. Here you need to sing, dance, jump and generally create activity. People who want to stand/sit quietly, just listen to music and watch the musicians are clearly not here. You need to be prepared for some of the disadvantages of the zone and not get hung up on them, enjoying your favorite music and the atmosphere of the event.
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2. Dance floor
pros
1. Price. The cost of a ticket to the dance floor is lower compared to the fan zone.
2. For the brutal ones. If you want concert meat, this is definitely the place for you! The dance floor is always the epicenter of slams, circle pits and similar fun. To understand whether you like it all, you need, of course, to experience it once. We've also seen one-and-a-half-meter-long inches happily running into the slam along with huge muscular men, so who knows.
3. Communication. Here you will not be bored while waiting for the concert. While the crowd is gathering and the performers are preparing to take the stage, there is a high chance that you will have an interesting conversation with the people standing next to you about music, festivals, favorite songs, and just about anything else.
4. Degree. Most clubs have a bar next to the dance floor. You don't need to go far for drinks and water.
Minuses
1. Distance. The dance floor is located right behind the fan zone, and most often the same thing happens there, but you are moved a few meters away from the stage and the crowd of people.
2. Again, people. Here you may well be doused with beer by carousing lovers of embellishing the concert with alcohol or crushing your ribs in a slam to the point of injury (rarely, but this also happens).
3. Lottery. Not always good sound.
4. Intrusiveness. Drunk bar patrons can distract from an enjoyable time.
Results
If your main goal is to “hang out and mix”, then this is definitely the place for you. People who are not ready to support the entire concert movement have nothing to do on the dance floor. You will only be able to see part of the action on stage, so those who want to see every detail in person should not go to the dance floor.
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3. VIP boxes
pros
1. Review. Here no one will bother you to look at the musicians and all their actions. The boxes are always located at a level above the fan zone, dance floor and stage, so those who want to see everything should go here.
2. Calmness. The box comfortably accommodates music lovers with children, older people and those visitors who just want to sit quietly and listen to their favorite music.
3. Privileges. Guests with VIP tickets often have a private entrance, cloakroom and bar. VIP areas sometimes consist of a sofa or armchairs with a table, and waiters promptly bring everything you order from the menu, so those who are especially hungry can also eat or drink.
4. Pleasant surprises. Next to you, one of your favorite musicians, who came to support their colleagues in the shop, may well be sedately sipping wine.
5. Variability. If you suddenly want to dance and move, you can go to the fan zone.
Minuses
1. Price issue. The cost of tickets to the stands sometimes goes beyond all reasonable limits! You'll have to fork out the cash, because you have to pay for comfort.
Results
VIP boxes are a suitable option for those who want privacy. Here you can sit quietly, listen to music and watch the concert magic happen down there. Well, the photos/videos from here are the coolest!
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4. Tribunes
pros
1. Personal space. It doesn't matter, but it exists. Of course, it’s a plus for the amateur, but: you are far enough away from the dance floor and the fan zone so that the concert movement does not affect you.
2. Comfort. You sit as if in a cinema, enjoying the spectacle.
Minuses
1. Limited. If you want to be active, there is a high probability that you will not succeed. You can’t go to the fan zone, there’s nowhere else to dance, and if you’re there you’ll disturb those sitting behind you.
2. Remoteness. To see the stage, grab some binoculars from the theater around the corner.
Results
If you want peace, but there is a local crisis in your wallet. A budget option VIP boxes without a bar, blackjack and... well, you get the idea.
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We conducted a small survey among visitors to our VKontakte group and found out what concert area preferred by our subscribers.
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We hope we have helped beginners in the difficult task of choosing best place for the perfect concert.
Go to concerts, listen to good music and enjoy every note!
The Cathedral on Malaya Gruzinskaya is a functioning Catholic Church, and concerts are held during free time from services. Holding concerts is a centuries-old tradition, providing everyone (regardless of beliefs and views) with the opportunity to join the millennium cultural heritage. But, as in any place, there are certain rules:
CONCERTS IN THE CATHEDRAL ON MALAYA GRUZINSKAYA
Invitation cards
Entry to most concerts is by invitation. You can purchase them directly at the Cathedral, as well as on our website. You can read more about how to do this and, just as importantly, why you need to do this on our website. Be careful not to purchase tickets from resellers or on resources not listed on our website: such invitations may be invalid.
Tickets can only be returned before the concert (no later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert). The organizers have the right to replace the announced concert with another; in this case, tickets can be returned to the box office at the Cathedral until the start of the concert.
Remember that to visit the Cathedral at other (non-concert) times, invitations are not required. The temple is open daily from 7:00 to 20:00. Tickets are also not needed in cases where the event poster or program states that admission is free.
Appearance (dress code)
It is not necessary to select evening dresses: concerts take place within the walls of the existing Cathedral - you just need to remember this. From strict regulations: clothing should not reveal the neckline, knees, back or shoulders; it should not contain provocative inscriptions or images. For the rest, you can get by with a completely democratic form of clothing.
Our lovely listeners are free to choose what they want to wear: whether it’s a dress or trousers; Covering your head is not necessary. Men are supposed to be in the Cathedral without a headdress.
Please note that there is no wardrobe in the Cathedral. Visitors enter the temple wearing outerwear, which they can, if desired, take off and keep with them. During the cold season, the Cathedral premises are heated.
Age
Concerts in the Cathedral are open to everyone, including the youngest listeners. The only limitation is your own strength and sanity. We do not recommend taking children to evening concerts. For family outings, it is better to choose a daytime concert (series “concerts for the whole family”).
If the child starts crying or being capricious, you will have to go out into the vestibule with him or even leave the concert early. In this regard, we ask listeners with small children to sit in seats closer to the exit. Based on our practice, children under 5-6 years old almost never “stand” a full evening concert.
Our smaller brothers
We fully share St. Francis' love for all creation, but we ask that you leave your pets at home. They are not allowed into the Cathedral even at a very advanced age.
Omnia mea...
Please avoid coming to the Cathedral for a concert with food, drinks, suitcases and other large, explosive or cutting objects. you will not be allowed into the hall with them.
BEFORE THE CONCERT
When is the best time to approach?
It is best to arrive to the concert no earlier than 20-15 minutes before it starts. The fact is that before the concerts, divine services are held in the Cathedral, and after them the hall is prepared for the concert, during which the listeners are forced to stay in the vestibule, where it can be quite crowded. To avoid unpleasant experiences, we urge you to be punctual.
However, we ask you not to be late. Late listeners can enter the hall only during breaks between numbers of the concert program, while visitors are required to occupy the empty seats closest to the entrance (the seats indicated on the latecomer’s ticket lose their relevance)
I'm thinking of purchasing a ticket just before the concert...
Yes it is possible. Within an hour before the concert starts, you can purchase a ticket by going down the stairs (from the vestibule - to the left). In such cases, we highly recommend that you arrive a little earlier and, after purchasing tickets, take the opportunity to visit a nearby cafe or simply stroll through the beautiful grounds of the Cathedral.
Sobriety of mind and peace of mind
Please be calm and take your time to pass everyone else on the way to your cherished goal as soon as the caretakers begin to let listeners into the hall. This type of behavior is not only inappropriate in church, it is also dangerous to your health. We count on your understanding!
(We also hope that you understand the sobriety mentioned, as we do - in every sense.)
Invitation control
Please be prepared to show your invitation cards to the rangers. If you have a special invitation for social organizations, be prepared to also demonstrate a document confirming your involvement in a specific organization.
Seats in the central and side naves
Please take your seats as shown on your tickets.
If your invitations are for seats in the central nave, the row and seat are indicated on the ticket.
If you choose free seating in the side naves, you can take any place, but only in the side naves (not in the central one).
If you have any difficulties, please contact the caretakers for help.
Altar, chapel, stained glass windows, confessionals, organs, bells...
You can learn in detail about how our Cathedral is structured at. We kindly ask you not to perform it privately, and not to walk around the Cathedral for such a purpose (“to look”) before the concert. Moreover, we ask you not to enter the altar area or behind the fences. After the concert, if you wish, you can ask our employees any questions about the structure of the Cathedral (they wear name badges).
DURING THE CONCERT
Photo and video
You can take pictures in the Cathedral during a concert, but only without flash. If you are going to post photos or videos on a social network, please, if possible, put a geotag and the hashtag #cathedralsofsmallGeorgian
About what is unacceptable
Once again we earnestly ask you to remember that the Cathedral is a functioning church. Please follow generally accepted rules of conduct. If you do not comply, you may be asked to leave the room. In the temple, as in others in public places, you cannot kiss, behave provocatively, be rude and disturb other people. If the caretaker asks you to leave the hall, you must do so immediately. You can find out the reasons and all the circumstances in the vestibule of the administration.
Applause and flowers
During concerts in the Cathedral, one is allowed to express one's approval by applause. Those who wish can give flowers to the performers at the end of the concert. If you need help with bouquets, you can contact the caretakers.
Additionally
- When purchasing tickets at the Cathedral, you can ask our employees purchase and prepare a bouquet for the end of the concert, so that you can give it to the performer or another person. You can also leave flowers as decoration for the Cathedral.
- In the vestibule of the temple after each concert you can purchase CDs with recordings of organ music made directly in Cathedral
- After each concert as part of the “Music of the World’s Cathedrals” series You can sign up for a tour of the main organ.
- When purchasing tickets in the Cathedral (or when ordering them by phone), you can ask our employee order a taxi for you. Immediately after the concert you will be met by one of the best taxis in the city. Right in front of the Cathedral.
I had a great time in my 15 minutes at the club. I came to the concert and at some point decided to go to the VIP balcony. But there were problems with the security, or rather with the stupid rules of the club, there was a camera in my briefcase, the club security asked me to put it in a box (Like in a supermarket, it doesn’t inspire confidence, it’s located at the entrance). I wasn’t going to shoot anything with it (I was driving after work, where I needed it, and I couldn’t take it anywhere; and guys, this is “Thursday” and this is “city” - I have an object that fits in the palm of my hand in an inactive state, which is hidden far away, people go to a concert after work and there may be photographers among them), simply didn’t even take it out and unfasten the briefcase (I’m glad that you considered it a highly professional technique, but “oh” that’s not entirely true).
I offered to leave them a minimum of batteries and a maximum of lenses, and take the carcass with them since without it it would not work (Guarantee for security that I would not be able to use it), and the carcass was the most valuable and its cost was quite high (I was not comfortable leaving it in the proposed place and there’s no point in sitting around worrying the whole concert) - but that didn’t suit the security either.
As a result, I still had a used VIP ticket in my hands, but I was not able to attend the concert. Thank you, nothing more to say.
And now the point: If you invite people to leave expensive things in boxes at the entrance, then be kind enough to install safe deposit boxes that inspire confidence, or at worst draw up an agreement for the provision of such services, where there are at least some guarantees, I have no doubt about the competence of the security workers, but there is no desire and no sense in trying to create a problematic situation out of nothing. If something goes missing, you, like me, know what to say to both parties in order to get away with it. This is not the point. Improve this point, I of course understand that everyone is running around and clapping flashes, but the option I proposed was the most optimal, I was ready for any sanctions if applied, but not to leave it somewhere with someone). As for the principles of security, a sufficient number of people with prof. cameras (with lenses, since they are considered super-duper professional because of the lenses) they missed the concert, the point was to stand my ground and force me to leave my things in your rickety box? This is nonsense, again, I understand these are the rules, but it was possible to get out of the situation. I don’t demand a conversation with the administrators (this is stupid, and the rules are clear to me, but there was no violation on my part, and I’m not going to return the money (the concert cannot be returned, the money doesn’t matter, the situation itself is like a stain now), I just understand that how There were dinosaur rules 15 years ago, and apparently they remain the same. Eternal problems with some clumsy and wooden fulfillment of obligations. I may be wrong a hundred times, but if you “can’t take pictures” has turned into “can’t carry” then. create at least a storage room and document every situation.
And to be honest, there is an opinion that no one cares about the inspection of things, it is important to find a person with something expensive and force him without documentary evidence (there are simply no guarantees) to leave the thing - of course, I also offered you a familiar way out of the situation, but you offer conditions that they simply leave no choice. I don’t doubt your professionalism, but guys, I’m not so dashing as to tempt fate with you, where if you go missing, you’ll simply throw up your hands, this is very similar to a strange scam. I have to spoil my mood and leave. Thank you. I hope you will pay attention to my remark, because there is nothing else to call this except as a theatrical production. There are rules, and there are proposals for solving them; what you are proposing in this situation is at the level of a supermarket, and not a concert club in the center of Moscow.
P.S. There are no questions to the event organizers, sound, etc. I didn’t have time to evaluate it - I left. I apologize in advance for spelling or if I offended you in any way. It's boiling. I hope in the future, if the situation repeats, you will reconsider this precedent using my example and solve this problem differently. But thank you for giving us the opportunity to listen to Western music on your site, albeit with complications, if next time I come to you and find myself in the same situation, I hope this problem will be solved in a more civilized way.
In search of entertainment for the evening, you don’t have to go to the website of every hall and club; just study our list of the ten best Moscow concert venues.
#1 Crocus City Hall
One of the largest concert halls in Moscow, performances by world celebrities take place here almost non-stop, and in 2013 the Miss Universe competition was held here. The main advantage of the hall is its size; it can accommodate up to 7,000 spectators. It was here that Sting, Lana Del Rey and Elton John performed when they visited Moscow on their tours. Although on the stage of Crocus City Hall you can hear a variety of artists: there was a concert of the Sretensky Monastery choir, rapper Basta and the Comedy Woman show.
Address: M. Myakinino, 65-66 km MKAD, Crocus City Hall Concert Hall. (M. Myakinino)
Backstreet Boys during a concert at Crocus City Hall
#2 Stadium Live
This concert hall from the founders of the B2 club, which can accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. The advantage of this platform is the ability to see the stage from anywhere in the hall due to the absence of interfering structures and a large number screens with online broadcast of what is happening. Another striking feature of this venue is the 140m long bar, which solves the problem of queuing for drinks. Very soon a concert of the One Republic group will take place here.
Address: metro station Sokol, Leningradsky prospect, 80 building 17
Foals performing at Stadium Live
#3 SK Olimpiyskiy
Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga - they all chose the Olympic Stadium as a platform for their performances. Only the biggest stars perform in this hall, because to fill a hall the size of a football field you need to be the best. In 2009, the Olympic became the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest, and besides it, festivals and awards of various TV channels are often held here. Due to the huge size of the complex, the sound quality suffers, but the Olympic Stadium is famous for its shows.
Address: m. Prospekt Mira, Olimpiysky Prospekt, 16
Olympic auditorium
#4 Space Moscow
This is a one-of-a-kind club where you can hear electronic music from the most famous DJs in the world. It was opened as a branch of the famous Space Ibiza club and they play internationally proven hits. The scope and pathos of the club matches that of Space on the Spanish island. The main goal of the club was to promote its philosophy and even revolutionize the club life of the capital.
Address: metro station Kutuzovskaya, Kutuzovsky prospect, 36, building 11
Dance floor of the Space Moscow club
#5 Club B2
It is in this club that concerts of legendary Russian and foreign rock bands take place. On days free from concerts, discos and jazz concerts are held here, and visitors can always spend the evening in a local bar. In B2, fans of rock music will be able to see musicians up close and enjoy live performances of their favorite songs. This club was created for those who do not like listening to music in huge halls.
Address: m. Mayakovskaya, st. Bolshaya Sadovaya, 8.
Lead singer of the group Splin Alexander Vasiliev during a performance in B2
#6 Moscow International House of Music
In search of classical music concerts, you should go to MMDM; world-famous opera singers often perform here, playing classics from Mozart to Shostakovich, as well as organ music and jazz. Even if you don't like the classics, the House of Music is worth a visit because of the magnificent architectural ensemble, from the roof of which you can see the Moscow River embankment and the Novospassky Monastery.
Address: Paveletskaya metro station, Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 8
Moscow International House of Music
#7 16 tons
The oldest English pub in Moscow, specializing in performances by guitar groups. 16 tons is divided into two floors, the first is a pub itself, decorated in a traditional English style, where visitors can try beer made in their own brewery. The second floor is night club, where almost every day there are performances by Russian and foreign groups.
Address: m. Street 1905, st. Presnensky Val, 6, building 1
The Pizza group performing at the 16 Ton club
#8 Park named after. Gorky
Gorky Park has long become more than just a place for walking. There are several stages for performances, including the Musical Stage and the Green Theater, designed in the form of an amphitheater and preserved from the 30s of the twentieth century. Concert in the Soviet amphitheater under open air gives visitors high-quality sound and a special experience. The park constantly hosts concerts, festivals and even prom, however, all performances take place here only in the warm months of the year.
Address: M. Oktyabrskaya, st. Krymsky Val, 9, building 1
Svoy Cleanup in Gorky Park
#9 GlavClub
This is a new Moscow club that specializes in holding concerts of major and not so big stars. Although it opened only recently, its schedule is already filled with concerts of various performers, from metropolitan rappers to foreign rock bands, such as the Blue Foundation.
Address: m. Leninsky Prospekt, st. Ordzhonikidze, 11
Pete Doherty performing at GlavClub
#10 Club Ray Just Arena
This club specializes in contemporary music concerts. Ray Just Arena is better known under its old name – Arena Moscow. The club's reputation suffered greatly due to the cancellation of several concerts, including the British group Placebo's performance that was interrupted in the middle. Despite this, the club remains great place to dance to the club music of famous DJs.
Address: metro station Dynamo, Leningradsky Prospekt, 31, building 4
Ray Just Arena Concert Hall