Zaha Hadid’s Ideal Space For Listening To Bach

“Sitting in the enclosure was like hearing music from inside a supersize conical seashell. Between the gaps in the ribbon you could see the black gallery walls, so the effect was to create a sort of safe listening enclave within a much larger room. … All I know is that the space was a delight to be in and that the music sounded up-close and exceptionally vibrant.”