Finally my first time entering the Walt Disney Concert Hall! It wasn't for a performance, but rather, my friend and I wanted to see what it was like inside. The exterior is amazing, with a very modern, artistic flair. We entered, and went on the "self-tour" (ie. exploring every nook and cranny by yourself, with or without the audio tour). It was interesting to see a "random" piano hall near the entrance, with a singular piano against the wall, and wall formations to maximize its acoustics.
The main concert hall was quite vast, but seemed very cramped despite there not being anyone sitting inside. I should definitely come back for a concert, but for the time being, it was great finally seeing the hall.
There is also a garden on the third floor, outside the building. Lots of trees and flowers, a small amphitheater, and a giant flower sculpture.
They have a small gift shop near the entrance, but everything was SUPER overpriced! Lots of great items...but being "art" - being "unique"...prices seemed to be jacked up 10-fold or more! Scarves for $80+, little wooden sculptures probably more...and numerous others gifts that just sit on the shelves, bought by no one. It would definitely be a while before I could purchase something here...
Definitely glad I toured the place. Need to come back for an actual event!
Parking entrance is near Grand and Second.
I took the free self guided tour today. Tour check-in is located on the ground level. You have to leave a photo id to get the phone guide.
This giant metallic ship-like building is pretty amazing. It has lots of wood panel in the interior.
Level 2 has a nice view of the lobby.
There is a garden with trees, plants that attracts butterflies and bees, and a water fountain. This is a great picnic spot. Saw many art students today.
If you go to level 5 and go outside, don't touch the wall. It's extremely hot during the day. What do you expect. It's metal heated by the sun.
After I returned my self guided phone, I was not allowed to to back to any level above the ground floor.
There is a small cafe on the ground floor. It has drinks, sandwiches and limited hot food.
Visually, its beautifully constructed with sharp edges and bold contours. My favorite part is the french fry organ inside with the layered roofing overhead. The acoustics expand pretty evenly and its small enough that you'll get a similar audio experience anywhere in the theatre. Well done Frank Gehry!
Seatings are arranged like a baseball stadium. Odds are on the left and evens on the right. Valet parking is the best option. Enjoy!
Came to my 1st concert here a month after arriving in USofA (for the 1st time!!) and it was to see fellow Indian ZubinMehta conduct the LAPhil!!Been to many other LA Phil concerts which really showed off the impeccable acoustics of the hall! Also love getting the pre-show wine and just walking the garden and up to the roof, admiring FrankGehry's stainless steel sails. The only thing ugly here is the carpet but just keep your eyes ahead and you can ignore it! This venue will also have a special place in my heart since saw RaviShankar perform here a year before he passed away ( the hot food on offer that night was an array of indian food!) and saw WillieNelson too. Looking forward to more memorable moments here.
Review Source:Cool place to do photoshoots at. Yes, it's over done, but still really neat to shoot at and try to get a shot that is different from anyone else's. Â The security is used to photographers now. They won't hassle you as long as you follow the rules of no reflectors, tripods and light stands (and most likely nothing nasty). Â Just practice your ambient light and fill flash skills.
Review Source:This building is absolutely beautiful (inside and outside). The only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they don't allow you take pictures inside. I didn't even know and they yelled at me for it. Sheesh. I came here to see my favorite singer Josh Groban and the acoustics were just amazing.
Also, there is a little cafe place with overpriced food. Parking is convenient and easy to find. I would come here again because it's such a beautiful and unique venue.
a definite must do in Los Angeles
We had a great tour of the Walt disney Hall. Â Our guide, Carol, was excellent - even though she has probably given dozens of these tours, she kept the information fresh and interesting, seemed to really enjoy her job. Â The entire building is stunning - the gardens are a must see. Â My only 'gripe' (reason the tour didn't get 5 stars) was that, when I called the number given in the various tour books to get information about the tours (time, duration, etc), I reached the extension of the head of the tour office and as it was Saturday, got a recorded message telling me the office was closed and to leave a message, not very helpful.
Another great theater to scratch off my bucket list. Â I have always wanted to visit the Walt Disney Concert Hall, especially being a native to LA and seeing it built. Â (I used to work in Downtown LA). Â I finally got my golden opportunity: Â A first date that loves Classical Music. Â YAY! So, we decided to see the Marriage of Figaro. Â I wasn't too familiar with the Opera, but I was game.
The WDCH is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center (Dorothy Chandler, Ahmanson, etc.). Â Its architecture is a sight to behold, and adds a great visual component to a otherwise bland downtown landscape. Â WARNING: bragging about to commence - We took a LIMO to the concert hall so parking was not an issue. Â But seing as its a part of the Music Center, I'm assuming you can park in that treacherous parking lot. Â OK, who designed that damn thing? Â It horrible. Â They need to rethink it, its entry point, and its availability.
The inside of the WDCH is as amazing as the outside. Â Very crisp, clean and grand. Â I must say I like the modernism of the design, an I'm not a modern girl (design wise). Â Our seats were on the 5th floor, row D. Â That means the LAST row. Â Yes, the LAST row. Â We took a elevator upstairs and teetered our way down row D. Â Surprisingly, the view was nice. Â We were a bit far away, but we were dead center and could still see and hear perfectly. Â Another added bonus, WDCH has monitors that translate the Opera. Â Thank you Baby Jesus, cause I don't speak or understand a word of Italian (I think they were speaking Italian). Â Oh yeah, they have good Champagne at intermission.
The Marriage of Figaro was funny, bright and uh....long. Â But it was amazing. Â The cast made it fresh, and Dudamel (yes, Dudamel) made the music breathtaking. Â Surprisingly, the role of Countess Almaviva was the true star of the show. Â Played by Dorothea Roschmann, her voice was truly stunning and amazing.
I cant wait to return to WDCH! See you soon. Â Sidenote, I didn't see anything Mickey related.....Where was the Mouse?
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What an amazing place and experience. In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend it."
From the obviously stunning exterior architecture, to the amazing acoustics and atmosphere inside... the Disney Concert Hall is really a wonderful place to take in a concert.
The only negative would be the truly bizarre upholstery that was chosen for the seats...
Other than that, the place is designed to offer a perfect view of the orchestra from pretty much anywhere in the house.
There is a full service bar, it's not cheap, but what you'd expect to pay for a beer or wine at a concert.
Definitely take some time to check it out if you can!
*Tip: A cheaper parking option, is to park at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels just a 5 minute walk down the street.. much cheaper and not far at all.
The wife and I went to our first event here to see Sufjan and the Brooklyn Festival. It was an amazing experience. The parking was extremely easy and surprisingly cheap in the underground garage.
Tickets were easy to pick up...the ushers had these hand-held printers so we didn't have to wait in line for days.
We stopped by one of the cafes to pick up some overpriced wine and hung out until the concert started.
Our seats were amazing, just to the right of the stage. The acoustics really were fantastic. I did have to give the death stare to some chatty divas next to us, but otherwise it was an amazing experience.
One note that I totally missed...NO pictures allowed at any time, including before the concert when you're just sitting there. This is probably obvious to most, but I'm a newbie so I made the mistake and got scolded.
I got tickets to the Lang Lang and Dudamel Concert with the LA Philharmonic on Friday, 5/3/2013. It was my husband's first time at this venue and my 2nd or 3rd time here. The venue has gorgeous exterior architecture, fitting for great photographs. :)
The concert hall is amazing, high ceilings with grandeur arches. Seating at any tier/level provides a crisp view of the stage & orchestra. I'm glad I was able to experience this concert hall, especially with the sharp acoustics -- awesome!
We were in awe by Lang Lang and Dudamel, both great masters in their arts! :)
Looking forward to coming back again for future performances!
Parking was $9 below the building, flat rate, cash only. :)
Walt Disney Concert Hall has great acoustics!
I get invited to performances every so often and always get blown away by the LA Phil. Â The design is elegant and modern. The venue is a nice size where you feel close and intimate with performers. The location is perfect to Downtown LA's trendiest restaurants. There is a shuttle directly from Drago and Chaya, so it's really convenient.
Come for jazz, classical, musicals, opera, and ballet at the Dorthy Chandler too.
One of the many reasons why I love this city.
How awesome to be this close to the LA Philharmonic! I had just watched The Soloist before I came to see the organist Cameron Carpenter play Copland and all I could think about while listening to them play was what each individual's life story was to be in the position they are today. I wasn't all that impressed with the pieces they played but it was a beautiful experience.
We got a LivingSocial deal so it was cheaper than most concerts and we had really good seats. Parking at the concert hall is $9, cash only. I took a "wrong" turn and ended up at the parking structure by accident so don't necessarily trust your iPhone's Google Maps instructions. Everyone will be shuffled inside the theater precisely at start time. They make many announcements for everyone to take their seats. The tickets were at Will Call in my name and my friend was running late so I was able to leave her ticket for her at the box office just by giving them permission to release the ticket to the name I had written down. If you show up during a performance, you have to wait until the piece is finished before you're allowed inside the auditorium. This could be 20 or 25 minutes so my advice is show up plenty early! And eat and drink before you come. $4 bottled water! To be expected but yikes.
Catching a performance here is the closest thing to a spiritual experience for me (and a damn expensive one, at that). One day, I'll be rich enough to afford season tickets, but until then I'm all about their cheap seats (~$26). These seats are located behind the orchestra so the acoustics aren't as good (still decent, hearing a soloist can be rough) and you're looking at the backs of the musicians, but it's affordable and you get to watch one of the best orchestras in the world. Booyahkasha.
Review Source:The beauty, the acoustics and the closeness to the performers. Â No wonder why I have been a season subscriber since their second year of operation.
The most recent performance was by Bobby McFerrin and his band. Â A real treat to listen to man with such vocal range that he can imitate percussion, horn and wind instruments. Â He took us through two hours (non stop) of jazz, folk, country, blues and gospel, many of which are his own. Â
He got the crowd engaged in singing  and even brought 7 random people up from the audience to join him in songs.
The only thing wrong with the WD Concert Hall is their nagging calls that they make to sell subscribers more events. Â I cannot get them to stop calling no matter how many times I ask them to put me on the no call list.
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With its bold metallic walls and its stacked chaos of geometry, the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall is a large and unmistakeable landmark in downtown L.A. Â It's architecturally compelling, and I'd seen it countless times before going inside one night in March.
Months ago, I bought four tickets to a Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra show, led by the delightful Wynton Marsalis. Â I'd seen him perform in New York, and I decided I wanted to take my fifteen-year-old brother to see the great man. Â My brother plays the trumpet and has developed a recent fascination with jazz, so I thought it would be perfect. Â It was.
I came with Matt B. and my two brothers. Â We arrived later than we should have, when ushers were calling out for stragglers before the doors closed. Â We paid $9 for parking and ran upstairs, tickets in hand. Â The first usher we saw directed us further up the theater, and the second usher waved us up further. Â When we finally got to our seats, we discovered we had paid over $50 a ticket for the back of the highest balcony.
The concert hall is gorgeous, with a well-lit stage and seats wrapped around it in broad tiered sections. Â The whole theater is fitted with slats of blonde wood, and the structure of the ceiling, which must be expertly engineered, is beautiful to behold. Â It felt like the inside of a grand ark, where the audience sat back and waited for a miracle.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall doesn't have a bad seat in the house. Â I would know because we had the worst seats in the house. Â Wynton and his band were drop-sized musicians two stories under our feet. Â And yet the music carried in such a way that when I closed my eyes, the air was so full of jazz I could almost see the black notes streaming straight into my ears. Â There was an intimacy there in spite of the big venue. Â It helped, of course, that the musicianship on display was incredible.
The show was wonderful. Â If you ever have a chance to see Wynton Marsalis live, I suggest you take it. Â He is one of the most charismatic people I have ever seen, and certainly the most talented trumpeter. Â All four of us were deeply impressed, and we spent the entire ride home discussing the show. Â My fifteen-year-old brother showed a bald excitement that made me melt a little.
I'm not quite cultured enough to be a regular at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, but I would love to come back for more shows. Â The theater doesn't allow for mediocrity, so I trust that most performances would blow me away.
As a life-long classical music fan, I was rejoiced when the WDCH first opened on Oct 24, 2003. Â The L.A. Phil sounded so much better here than they did at the Dorothy Chandler (which is really ideal for opera and vocal stuff). Â I was fortunate to attend a media event/private LAMC rehearsal on Oct 21 and got to meet some cool people (incl. Huell Howser, R.I.P.) and smell the still-wet paint and watch workers doing final touchups. Â Fast forward 10 years, the WDCH still stands as a modern marvel of architecture and classical arts. Â I must have attended 200+ concerts there and each time is an experience as exciting as the very first time.
I urge every CA resident and visitor to see WDCH and attend a concert there if possible even if you're not a classical music fan. Â Try to catch a concert where the organ is playing -- like Saint-Saens' Symphony No. 3, Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra", or the holiday concerts. Â The 6134-pipe organ, when fully deployed, will blow you into the orbit!
Now, if only they would fix up the blighted area that surrounds the Music Center, so people would feel safe walking to restaurants and parking lots. Â
Cheers,
Figaro
My boyfriend took me to the Symphony on Valentines day for a combo V-day/B-day gifts. It was a lovely evening. The venue is breathtaking and the acoustics are phenomenal! I am not a huge fan of classical music OR the symphony but just being in the hall with all of the energy was actually fun! I felt so grown up! WDCH just has an air of sophistication which is implemented by the architecture and the staff that help facilitate your visit.
Our seats were behind the orchestra pit in the balcony on the second row. I loved our seats, we could look over all of the musicians and only had to contend with 4 other people sitting with us, we never had to deal with getting up for an entire row of people to go by..... I think for future visits, that is where I would purchase seats.
I loved looking around the venue and seeing people just enjoying music with their eyes closed or bobbing their heads. I even closed my eyes a few times.
There are quite a few parking lots for the hall on grand...all of them are quite confusing to me, but the plus is there is ample parking regardless of it being complicated. We ate dinner prior to our visit so I didn't get a chance to try any of the food or beverage onsite... perhaps next time, and there WILL be a next time!
The architecture of the Concert Hall is amazing. You would think a big modern stylized spaceship landed in the middle of DTLA. It's really beautiful. Going inside is a big contrast... its very simple yet modern as well. The actual hall is another big contrast... spacious and colorful! It is a great place to hold a musical performance.
I went here recently for the Holiday Sing Along with special guest Julie Andrews! Seriously who's more gangsta than Julie Andrews? I loved it and hope to enjoy more musical performances here at the hall, especially with the many scheduled in the season.
I went to see Itzhak Perlman last night at the LA Phil.
I was disappointed during the first half because we were seated facing Itzhak Perlman's back. Because of the positioning it was difficult to hear the violin, and the piano was overpowering. The whole time I wished they would drop the lid!
Also, there was a stinky man seated behind us who kept snoring loudly and disruptively throughout the performance.
During intermission I sought out an usher to help us relocate if possible. Thankfully a very kind and helpful man, a senior usher named David M., was gracious enough to help us get seated in the best seats available in the house.
And the rest, as they say, is history. Gorgeous, sweet music, well-balanced (from our new location), played by arguably the best violinist in the world, who played encore after encore, including a Heifetz version of "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "Dance of the Goblins"!!!
I loved the experience.
The coffee shop food is not delicious; I recommend getting your eats elswhere if at all possible.
To add: I performed here as a singer on 12/20 with Don Tiki and it was a wonderful venue to be in. Many thanks to all...especially Julie, Joie, Johanna, and Jeff!! :)
I've gone here once to see my friend perform as part of USC Thornton's Symphony Orchestra. Â It's pretty easy to get here from USC; my friend and I just took the bus up Fig. Â The outside has such interesting architecture; it truly is unique.
The inside is just as impressive; it's so huge, yet the acoustics are so excellent that you can hear the orchestra from the top balcony. Â It truly was a pleasant experience and I'm so glad I went! Â Definitely a must-see if you are in town!
The last (and only) time I visited the Disney Concert Hall was back in July of 2011. Yes, that was awhile ago, but I can still remember how beautiful this venue is. I didn't see a concert, but I did attend a wedding and reception here.
The wedding was outdoors and beautiful; but not as amazing as the reception and dining area. With a high ceiling that seems to go on endlessly, it was very open, spacious, and inviting. I only wish I had a wide angle lens with me at that time to get a better photo.
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The concert hall really is a one-of-a-kind building, both architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. I can't wait to see a concert here, and if you're considering this venue for a private event -- just do it! You won't be disappointed.
I attended Beethoven's 8th and Falla's La Vida Breve in November, 2012. I have always wanted to go to Disney Concert Hall, and this was my opportunity. Parking was easy in the underground parking structure, specially if you arrive early, which I did. Taking the escalators up from the underground parking deposits you right inside the Concert Hall entrance. As a bonus, of which I was not aware, there is an auditorium  on the second floor,with ample seating.  An hour before the concert, a music director there, dissected the Beethoven's Concerto along with the opera, which was to follow. She played selections both on piano and  recording snippets, proceeding to describe the mood, etc. The event was well attended, and some people had brought drinks from a near bar located on the same floor.
I had the Terrace seating tickets. One word of caution, if you arrive early or are on either end of the row you will be getting up quite frequently as people arrive. There is no way they can get past you without doing so. The terrace seating is quite high with a low guard rail if you're in the front row. Several patrons next to me complained of vertigo. I didn't think it was bad, as you were seated right above orchestra and above and to the side of the chorus. The floor seating to me seemed to have been the best choice for this event, as I felt they were best suited for the opera as all the opera singers faced in that direction. For symphony, the terrace seating was more then adequate.
Everyone already mentioned the picture taking police. There was no visible signage informing of this rule. It seems such signage would prevent  repeat usher disruptions and explanations.  I can understand not being able to video / photograph performances, but a group shot with a stage in the background is not a National Security risk. The inside of the Concert Hall was smaller then I expected (I can't show you a picture since I couldn't take one) but very modern, wood throughout, plenty of restrooms, ushers, etc.. The opera dialogue translation was projected on to two discreet screens on opposite sides of the venue.
Overall a very enjoyable experience. Will be back sooner then later.
My honey gave me an early Christmas gift -- tickets to see an encore of one of my favorite Christmas concerts, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy! Â They were awesome as always, and had us singing Go Santa Go! Â And Mr. Heatmeiser! It was a good time!
As for this venue, it was our first time here, and everything went surprisingly smoothly including traffic, parking, entering the building, concession stands, souvenir stand, and restrooms. Â Of course the architecture is something to take in, and we really liked all the amenities such as the champagne/sparkling wine bar, regular bar, in house cafe/cafeteria, plenty of restrooms, pleasant staff, and lots of seating areas outside the concert area to enjoy beverages (can't take it to the seat with you.). Although we did not eat at the cafe here, it is something we would like to try in the future to save time and be able to admire more of the architecture. Â The seats are comfortable, and the concert area itself is quite cozy. Â Definitely look forward to coming back.
I recently went to see their holiday organ concert. It was a lot of fun! The program was pretty fun with audience sing-a-longs and great organ/soprano numbers. We had a higher seats but the acoustic is so great in that hall that I had no problem hearing the great sound from the stage. I do have to say that it's nerve-wracking to walk on the terrace because there's nothing to hold on to and the walkway is very narrow. I'm surprised that nobody has fallen out of the balcony area, trying to walk in front of people.
Anyhow, I do wish that Disney will come up with better parking instruction for their hall. I think that was the only challenge we had with our visit. I think they only take cash for parking, too. I think these kind of info should be readily available on website.
Had the opportunity to attend a LA Philharmonic concert and the entire experience was amazing.
The concert venue by itself is probably the best I have been to so far: easy in and out parking for $9 under the facility, amazing architecture inside, friendly ushers, perfect sound, just a beautiful structure and really appeasing and relaxing when seating in comfortable seats enjoying the experience. A must do when in LA.
Likes: My disclaimer is that I haven't actually been inside the music halls for a performance, just the entrance and garden in the back. Â The architecture is pretty. Â The garden is a nice short walk. Saw someone taking wedding photos there. Â A Rose For Lilly by Frank O'Gehry can be found on the back garden.
Dislikes: Other than that, not much else to do there. Â Parking around here is pricey - $4/hour
The building is gorgeous contrasted against the highrise buildings in DTLA. I've been wanting to catch a concert here for the longest time but tickets are always super expensive. After keeping an eye on Goldstar for a while, I finally saw a deal for tickets under $30 each and 3 of my friends came with me. It was the first time for all of us inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall and we all thought it was really beautiful.
Inside, the acoustics are awesome. It must be the curved bowl-like shape and the wood interior covering the performance stage to the floors to the ceilings. According to my music major friend, the acoustics for orchestra are a lot better here than at Dorothy Chandler. The slightly annoying thing is that steps echo pretty loudly in the aisles and on the seating area floors.
I was seated in the Orchestra East section for a chamber music performed by the LA Philharmonic Chamber Music Society. Musicians were great, the view was great and the whole concert hall felt quite intimate.
I am always rushing through traffic after work to get to weekday performances at the Music Center (and usually running late -_-), but the staff was great about making sure that we got in as quick as possible so we wouldn't miss any part of the concert.
Tip: No photos or video recording are allowed in the concert hall at any time (we didn't realize that that also meant during intermission).
Culture. Romance. Made me miss somebody that I used to know. Taking in the L.A. Symphony. Another first this week. Kind of felt like a Julia Roberts...Pretty Woman kind of evening. Although my dress was black, I didn't have the expensive jewels and I wasn't seated next to Richard Gere.
What an amazing architectural structure. Where form meets function in an exquisite balance. The interior is just as intricate and unique as the exterior. The lines of each corner slink their way through unexpected curves and angles. When you reach the performance hall itself you feel it's vastness and intimacy all at once. A contradiction that works in it's favor. Even if you're not a fan of classical music you can't help but fall in love with the purity of a clearly held note that cuts through the air and takes your breath away.
The sound to your ears! You can hear the tiniest pluck of a solitary violin string amongst all 50 other instruments playing together. The quality of sound can be heard with ease from any seat in the house. The acoustics are incredible.
The art of the space is gorgeous. You almost feel under an outdoor canopy of ornate design, blue hue, soft wood. The organ is a focal piece. Would love to hold down a few of those keys. Bet it would blow your socks off.
This is one of those L.A. venues you should purchase a ticket for if you live nearby. Here's a sample of what I watched and the calendar description.
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"A characteristically provocative cultural mix, Osvaldo Golijov's Azul is a four-movement cello concerto inspired by a Neruda poem. Golijov updates the Baroque continuo accompaniment ideal by adding hyper-accordion (digitally enhanced) and exotic percussion, which jam with the cello at the center of the piece.
Marin Alsop's powerful take on Tchaikovsky's most profound symphony. (It was uplifting to watch a strong woman lead. She was controlled, precise and strong!)
A rapidly rising young cellist tackles a contemporary challenge premiered by Yo-Yo Ma and Alisa Weilerstein. (Fascinating modern piece that wasn't too radical for my taste)."
Parking: there's an underground lot attached to the venue located off Grand down the side street. $11. Hmm...if you get there 10 min prior to show they let you park in the "special" reserved section. Score.
I've never seen a show at the Disney Concert Hall but I did take advantage of the free self guided tour (I had an out of town visitor). I've driven by this unique looking metallic building for years but never walked up close or entered the building. If you get a chance, it's a fun little tour and key word being FREE. Â You simply hand over your drivers license and they will give you a telephone handset looking device you put up to your ears and the worker will advise you on how to begin the tour.
The concert hall is an easy 2 block walk from the Civic Center redline metro station.
FYI - It is the winter home to the LA Philharmonic (summer is the Hollywood Bowl).
The garden on top of the roof is pretty, but not spectacular in anyway. There's also a lot of people there taking pictures, so be sure you have your camera ready to shoot and squeeze in when you can.
Was here for a Rachmanioff concert with girlfriends~ The inside was pretty, but I think Orange County Performing Art Center is better. Probably will not drive here for another concert for a couple of years!
Tip: If you want an experience inside, but don't want to break your wallet, go for the afternoon ticket; less formal and less expensive.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located on 1st and Grand. Â Parking is $22, but there's a $11 discount if you participate in the tour.
The Concert Cafe is open only briefly during lunch, but it serves fresh food. Â The gift shop has various interesting items.
I went here for a concert with a colleague. Â The Concert Hall is beautifully constructed to provide optimal acoustics. Â It's truly an amazing place.
A great place to see a performance. I attended LA Dance Project as my first experience inside the concert hall. Â My ticket was $14 through Goldstar Events with obstructive views. Â I enjoyed myself and thought of it more as a avant garde experimental dance performance art featuring some top-tier dancers from Julliard.
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I love that the venue is small and not too large.
A great place to stand in awe outside and listen to great music in the inside. The inside kind of throws you off as it isn't what you'd expect from the exterior in the building. A lot of light wood used and was not as modern looking as the outside of the building.
Ok, so we totally got spoiled. We got to tour this whole place for free. We had a day tour while stuck in LA (blame Qantas) and our driver brought us here. Wow! I was mesmerized by the architecture and curves. I absolutely love the look of this place. As you move around the outside of it, it changes dramatically because of the angles of the metal.
As we got out of our van we were greeted by an employee and told that this day was an open house! We were invited to tour the whole building. What a treat. The main concert hall is such an interesting contrast to the outside of the building. Outside it's hard shiny metal and in the concert hall it's all wood, and I mean ALL wood. The seats, floor, ceiling.... all wood. The sound is magnificent. I loved the colors of the chairs.
I didn't get to attend a concert here, but I loved my experience all the same.
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