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in 1970–71, and his grandson
Svante (b. 1942), who had a
similar task in 1993–6.
Constructed in 1923–6, the
main hall at the outset matched
Tengbom’s original con cept.
However, acoustical problems
led to major reconstruction
work and modernization. Its
inter nal decor is rather frugal,
but the Grünewald Hall, by the
artist Isaac Grüne wald (1889–
1946), is more lavish, in the style
of an Italian Renaissance palace.
The four marble statues in the
Fresh produce on sale at Hötorget, a marketplace since the 17th century main foyer are by Carl Milles,
creator of the Orpheus sculpture
w Hötorget were constructed in 1952–6, group outside. Other artists who
there is a reminder of the old city have contributed to the decor
Map 2 C4.  Hötorget. @ 1, 56, 59.
( 10am–6pm Mon–Thu, 10am– centre. A tablet marks where the are Einar Forseth, Simon Gate,
7pm Fri, 10am–4pm Sat. renowned sculptor Johan Tobias Edward Hald and Carl Malmsten.
∑ hotorgshallen.se Sergel (1740–1814) had his The Stockholm Concert
studio. A later sculptor, Carl Milles Hall has been the home of the
Tradition is still going strong (see p152), created the well­ Royal Stockholm Philharmonic
on Hötorget (Hay Market). noted fountain, Orpheus, that Orchestra since it opened.
Formerly belonging to St Klara stands in front of Konserthuset. The orchestra gives some
convent, in the 1640s the 100 concerts every year, and
square evolved into an impor­ international star soloists
tant place for trading in animal e Konserthuset and conductors perform here
fodder, milk, vegetables and Hötorget 8. Map 2 C4. Tel 08­50 66 77 regularly. It is also the venue
meat. Today it is still a lively 88.  Hötorget. @ 1, 56, 59. Ticket for the Polar Music Prize and
market for fresh produce. Office Open 11am–6pm Mon–Fri, the Nobel Prize presentations.
The buildings around the 11am–3pm Sat, and 2 hours before a
square are relatively new. The concert. 8 7 - =
glass­fronted cinema complex ∑ konserthuset.se r Kungstornen
opened in 1995, while the PUB Kungsgatan 30 and 33. Map 3 D4.
department store was added in A Nordic version of a Greek  Hötorget. @ 1, 43, 56. Closed to
1916 and Konsert huset in 1926. temple, Konserthuset (Stockholm the public.
On nearby Sergelgatan, where Concert Hall) is a masterpiece by
the five high­rises of Hötorgs City the architect Ivar Tengbom In 1915 the young architect
(1878–1968) and an out standing Sven Wallander submitted a
example of the 1920s Neo­ sketch showing how Stock holm
Classical style. Tengbom’s could be given a modern, USA­
tradition has been carried on by inspired main street. His plans
his son Anders (b. 1911), who was were accept ed during the 1920s,
in charge of the hall’s renovation when a new road was excavated
The Nobel Prizes
Alfred Nobel (1833–96) was an outstanding chemist and inventor,
and the prestigious Nobel Prizes – consisting of a monetary award
and a medal – have been presented every year since 1901 on 10
December, the date of his death. The ceremony
takes place in Konsert huset, where prizes
are presented for physics, chemistry,
physiology or medicine, and literature.
Since 1969 the Bank of Sweden has also
given a prize for economic sciences in
Nobel’s memory. The Nobel Peace Prize is
presented in Oslo’s City Hall on the same
day. In 1901 each prize was worth 150,000 kr,
while in 2010 it had increased to 10 million kr. The Nobel Medal,
The Orpheus sculpture group by Carl Milles Since 2012, it has been 8 million kr. awarded annually
at Konserthuset

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