AILA World Congress 2008

The Aalto Opera House

Brilliant—is the best way to describe the Aalto opera house which constantly tops the critics’ opinion polls. When it opened in 1988, it was only said to be "the most beautiful German theatre construction” that had been built since 1945. Today it belongs to the list of THE best theatres in Germany. The director Stefan Soltesz has been making sure that it will stay that way. This synthesis of the arts was constructed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, whose modern, curved architectural design stimulates the imagination. The main hall is uncomplicated but elegant and seats 1,125 spectators. Opera singers of renown throughout the world appear to be performing in a frame of sky-blue and light wood. The Essen Philharmonic orchestra as well as the Aalto Ballet Theatre are certainly equal to the vocalists and are always ranked at the very top.

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• Newsletter 2008-03
  [03/05/08] AILA 2008 Newsletter 2008-01 (Program / Special Events / Chairing / Registration / Travelling)
• Newsletter 2007-12
  [12/20/07] Dear Colleagues, This is the fourth AILA 2008 e-Newsletter presenting information and updates on preparations for the 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (August 24-29, 2008 in Essen, Germany). In this issue we would like to inform you of the registration procedure, invite you to act as a session chair, keep you updated on the academic program and send our best wishes for the coming year.
• Newsletter 2007-03
  [07/25/07] In this issue we would like to inform you of the review process of the submitted proposals, the AILA Solidarity Awards, and give you an outlook on the next newsletter.

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