About Orchestra Hall

Since Orchestra Hall opened in 1974, as many as 10 million people have passed through its doors to attend more than 4,000 concerts.

Orchestra Hall is particularly renowned for its acoustics, designed by Cyril Harris, with each design feature carefully planned to enhance the warmth and richness of sound in the space. Over 100 large cubes form a "falling rock" pattern on the auditorium ceiling to deflect sound throughout the Hall. The wood floor and stage allow for better sound vibration, and the angle of the balconies offers optimal reflection of sound. Actually, Orchestra Hall consists of two buildings: a rectangular-shaped auditorium, and a glass and steel supporting structure (housing the lobby and administrative offices) that is separated from the auditorium by a one-inch gap to free the concert hall from any outside sound. The result is an acoustically brilliant space, designed for a superb concert going experience.

The Orchestra Hall lobby opens up to Peavey Plaza, a city-owned park that features angular waterfalls and a beautiful reflecting pool. Orchestra Hall becomes a community focal point in the summer, when the Orchestra's summer music festival spills outdoors onto the Plaza.

Orchestra Hall's lobby and Peavey Plaza will go under extensive renovation in 2013.