There’s important news today coming from the Royal Albert Hall.
The legendary venue has appointed Ian Rosenblatt OBE as the chair of its Capital Appeal, as it seeks to raise £50m to pay for an ambitious estate plan they say will “transform the venue across 15 years.”
A lawyer and entrepreneur, Rosenblatt will lead the campaign, which will fund improvements of facilities for artists, audiences and young people taking part in engagement activities at the Grade I listed concert hall.
Speaking about the appointment, The Hall’s president, James Max, said: “We’re so excited to be launching our Capital Appeal. This marks the next stage in the history and evolution of this beloved national institution. We couldn’t have found a better person to lead our efforts than Ian. His intelligence, energy, and love of music and the arts will help to power a campaign essential for the future health and success of the Hall.”
We couldn’t have found a better person to lead our efforts than Ian
James Max, Royal Albert Hall
Rosenblatt is a former trustee and chair of the development board at the National Museums Liverpool. He also boasts a history of promoting exceptional live music: in 2000, he launched the Rosenblatt Recital Series, presenting over 200 opera recitals featuring emerging and established international singers including Juan Diego Florez, Jose Cura, Carlos Alvarez, Angel Blue, and Ailyn Perez. He also served as honorary co-treasurer of the Royal Philharmonic Society and as a trustee of the Susan Chilcott Scholarship.
Rosenblatt was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for philanthropic services to music. Professionally, he founded the City law firm, Rosenblatt Law, in 1989.
An official press release stated that full details of its capital appeal, and the planned improvements to the building, will be announced in November.
Earlier this year, the Royal Albert Hall team sat down for an indepth interview with Music Week to talk about their ambitious plans for the venue’s future. You can revisit that in full here.
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