Orchestra Hall, one of Minnesota’s cultural and architectural touchstones, opened in 1974 as the home of the Minnesota Orchestra, and has since drawn upwards of 10 million people to its concerts. Designed by architect Hugh Hardy, the venue is known for its modernist design.
Located on the recently revitalized Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, Orchestra Hall is also renowned for its acoustics, which were originally designed by Cyril M. Harris. Each feature was planned to enhance the warmth and richness of sound in the space, providing a superb aural experience. The Hall’s signature architectural features include 114 large cubes that form a symmetrical “falling rock” pattern on the auditorium’s ceiling and the stage’s back wall, dispersing sound throughout the auditorium.
