Concert Halls – Page 8 – Adaptistration

Size Matters Part 2

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 by Drew McManus

Welcome back for part two in this study of how an orchestra accomplishes the monumental task of building a new concert hall. In today’s installment we will learn how the Kansas City Symphony and the Nashville symphony plan to build their halls. In part one we heard from Dayton Philharmonic and the Richmond (VA) Symphony. You can find that installment here. Kansas City Symphony Annual Budget: $8.8 million Length of Season: …

Size Matters

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017Monday, February 16th, 2004 by Drew McManus

Building a new concert hall seems to all the rage these days. Recently Philadelphia, Detroit, and L.A. have moved into spectacular new digs. Carnegie Hall opened up a new stage, and Miami is building a giant performing arts center for no one in particular (since both the symphonic and chamber orchestras have gone out of business). For most orchestras, a new hall is another step toward artistic excellence and a long …