Difference between revisions of "Cincinnati Music Hall [Cincinnati] (Q26749)"
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| + | Built 1877-1878 by Samuel Hannaford, funded by Reuben Springer and public subscription. Organ by Hook & Hastings (6277 pipes). Originally intended for the biennial Cincinnati Music Festival and other symphonic and choral concerts. 1879 opening of two adjoining exhibition halls, Power Hall and Horticulture Hall. 1895-1896 conversion of Music Hall into an opera house (proscenium added). Re-opened May 1896. 1927 conversion of Power Hall into a wrestling arena, conversion of Horticulture Hall into Art Hall (for art exhibitions, automobile shows, functions). 1955 restorations. 1969-1972 major restoration and conversion of the complex into a performing arts center. Re-opened 24 June 1972 with Boito's Mefistofele. 1974 declared National Historic Landmark. 1998 major restoration of Music Hall Ballroom (used for exhibtions and large receptions, capacity: up to 1300). Main auditorium also known as Springer Auditorium. Originally 4200 seats, 1896: 3462 seats, today: 3397 seats. - Home to Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and the annual May Festival (of choral music). (English) | ||||||||||||||
| Property / Note: Built 1877-1878 by Samuel Hannaford, funded by Reuben Springer and public subscription. Organ by Hook & Hastings (6277 pipes). Originally intended for the biennial Cincinnati Music Festival and other symphonic and choral concerts. 1879 opening of two adjoining exhibition halls, Power Hall and Horticulture Hall. 1895-1896 conversion of Music Hall into an opera house (proscenium added). Re-opened May 1896. 1927 conversion of Power Hall into a wrestling arena, conversion of Horticulture Hall into Art Hall (for art exhibitions, automobile shows, functions). 1955 restorations. 1969-1972 major restoration and conversion of the complex into a performing arts center. Re-opened 24 June 1972 with Boito's Mefistofele. 1974 declared National Historic Landmark. 1998 major restoration of Music Hall Ballroom (used for exhibtions and large receptions, capacity: up to 1300). Main auditorium also known as Springer Auditorium. Originally 4200 seats, 1896: 3462 seats, today: 3397 seats. - Home to Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and the annual May Festival (of choral music). (English) / rank | |||||||||||||||
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| Property / Note: Built 1877-1878 by Samuel Hannaford, funded by Reuben Springer and public subscription. Organ by Hook & Hastings (6277 pipes). Originally intended for the biennial Cincinnati Music Festival and other symphonic and choral concerts. 1879 opening of two adjoining exhibition halls, Power Hall and Horticulture Hall. 1895-1896 conversion of Music Hall into an opera house (proscenium added). Re-opened May 1896. 1927 conversion of Power Hall into a wrestling arena, conversion of Horticulture Hall into Art Hall (for art exhibitions, automobile shows, functions). 1955 restorations. 1969-1972 major restoration and conversion of the complex into a performing arts center. Re-opened 24 June 1972 with Boito's Mefistofele. 1974 declared National Historic Landmark. 1998 major restoration of Music Hall Ballroom (used for exhibtions and large receptions, capacity: up to 1300). Main auditorium also known as Springer Auditorium. Originally 4200 seats, 1896: 3462 seats, today: 3397 seats. - Home to Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and the annual May Festival (of choral music). (English) / qualifier | |||||||||||||||
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Latest revision as of 12:37, 11 September 2025
theatre in Cincinnati
- Cincinnati Music Hall
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| English | Cincinnati Music Hall [Cincinnati] | theatre in Cincinnati |
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39°6'33.998"N, 84°31'8.000"W
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Built 1877-1878 by Samuel Hannaford, funded by Reuben Springer and public subscription. Organ by Hook & Hastings (6277 pipes). Originally intended for the biennial Cincinnati Music Festival and other symphonic and choral concerts. 1879 opening of two adjoining exhibition halls, Power Hall and Horticulture Hall. 1895-1896 conversion of Music Hall into an opera house (proscenium added). Re-opened May 1896. 1927 conversion of Power Hall into a wrestling arena, conversion of Horticulture Hall into Art Hall (for art exhibitions, automobile shows, functions). 1955 restorations. 1969-1972 major restoration and conversion of the complex into a performing arts center. Re-opened 24 June 1972 with Boito's Mefistofele. 1974 declared National Historic Landmark. 1998 major restoration of Music Hall Ballroom (used for exhibtions and large receptions, capacity: up to 1300). Main auditorium also known as Springer Auditorium. Originally 4200 seats, 1896: 3462 seats, today: 3397 seats. - Home to Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and the annual May Festival (of choral music). (English)
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1878
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