Chancellor George Osborne has pledged his support to the initiative, which could give ‘significant artistic educational and economic benefits to London,’ he told the Evening Standard.
'London is a world-class city with many fantastic cultural assets,' he added. 'I want to make it even better, so I am delighted we are looking at this with the mayor as part of our long term economic plan for London.'
The concert hall would provide cutting-edge digital and educational facilities, and would also become a shared asset for Britain’s regional orchestras.
A feasibility study is currently underway to assess its potential.
Sir Simon Rattle is an internationally renowned talent, currently the principle conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
He has presided over the orchestra since 2002, when he left Britain citing the country’s lack of appreciation for culture as one of the factors for his departure.
'London is a world-class city with many fantastic cultural assets,' he added. 'I want to make it even better, so I am delighted we are looking at this with the mayor as part of our long term economic plan for London.'
The concert hall would provide cutting-edge digital and educational facilities, and would also become a shared asset for Britain’s regional orchestras.
A feasibility study is currently underway to assess its potential.
Sir Simon Rattle is an internationally renowned talent, currently the principle conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
He has presided over the orchestra since 2002, when he left Britain citing the country’s lack of appreciation for culture as one of the factors for his departure.
