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Perelman
Theater
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Verizon Hall is situated within The Kimmel Center
for the Performing Arts, which opened its doors to the public on
December 16, 2001. The Center, which occupies an entire city block,
achieved instant prominence in the performing arts world as the
new home of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. The Center
also contains the multi-use Perelman
Theater.
The 2500-seat Verizon Hall, acoustically designed
by Artec Consultants Inc, was custom-made for The
Philadelphia Orchestra. The opening of the hall represented
the culmination of a long process that began in 1908 when the idea
of a purpose-built home for The
Philadelphia Orchestra was first raised. Artec began its work
with the Orchestra in 1986, initially providing feasibility study
consulting, and continuing with the basic design of Verizon Hall,
and acoustics consulting past opening day.
Verizon Hall may be the only concert hall in
the world to be shaped as a cello, a design proposed by the world-renowned
architect, Rafael Viñoly. In addition, the hall includes
260,000 cubic feet of coupled reverberation space, motorized adjustable
acoustical banners, and a three-piece vertically moving acoustical
canopy system, which hangs above the stage area. The moving elements
can be adjusted to tailor the room, visually and acoustically, to
the needs of the performance. Besides The Philadelphia Orchestra,
for whom Verizon Hall was designed, the venue is also home for Peter
Nero and the Philly Pops®.
Artec provided Design and Planning services covering
Auditorium
Acoustics Design, Specialized
Performance Equipment Systems (sound & communication systems)
design and Noise
& Vibration Control consulting for the entire Center. The
architect of The
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is Rafael
Viñoly.
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