which stretches back to 1878, the year King Oscar II inaugurated the Great Hall of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. Its situation and superb acoustics soon made it the centre of Swedish musical life. This was where international artists such as Andrés Segovia gave concerts. This was where the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra played in the days of crystal receivers. And it was here that the Nobel Prize ceremony took place in all its pomp and glory.

But Nybrokajen 11 was more than just a concert hall. The building also housed the Royal Academy of Music, which until the 60s was familiarly known as ‘Ackis’, that is to say, the institution which offered the most advanced music education in the country. Here such world stars as Birgit Nilsson, Jussi Björling and Sixten Ehrling were formed.

In other words, there is a rich tradition built into the foundations of Nybrokajen 11. After extensive restoration work the building was reopened in March, 1998 - this time by King Carl Gustaf.

And the sounding history continues ...

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