Bass Performance Hall facts for kids
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Exterior view of venue (c.2006)
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| Full name | Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall |
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| Address | 525 Commerce St Fort Worth, TX 76102-5440 |
| Location | Downtown Fort Worth |
| Owner | Performing Arts Fort Worth, Inc. |
| Operator | Performing Arts Fort Worth, Inc. |
| Capacity | 2,042 (Founders Concert Theater) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | April 1995 |
| Opened | May 1, 1998 |
| Construction cost | $65 million ($125 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | Schwarz Architects HKS Architects |
| Project manager | Fisher Dachs Associates |
| Structural engineer | Moore and Associates |
| General contractor | Linbeck Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (1998-present) Fort Worth Opera (1998-present) Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2001-present) Texas Ballet Theater (2003-present) |
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The Bass Performance Hall, often called Bass Hall, is a special place for performing arts in Fort Worth, Texas. It's where you can watch amazing shows like concerts, ballets, and operas.
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About Bass Hall
The idea for Bass Hall came from a famous pianist named Van Cliburn. He suggested it to Nancy Lee Bass and her husband, Perry Richardson Bass, who were very generous people.
The building was finished in 1998. It was designed by David M. Schwarz and built using limestone. It has a huge dome, about 80 feet (24 meters) wide, painted by artists Scott and Stuart Gentling. The front of the building has two tall angels, 48 feet (15 meters) high, carved from Texas limestone by Marton Varo.
The hall can seat 2,056 people. It was built to host many different types of performances. These include symphony concerts, ballet shows, operas, stage plays, musicals, and even rock concerts.
Who Performs Here?
Bass Hall is the main home for several important arts groups. These include the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Ballet Theater, and the Fort Worth Opera. It also hosts the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and other concerts by Cliburn.
Performing Arts Fort Worth is the group that manages the hall. They also bring their own shows to Bass Hall. These often include big Broadway shows that travel around the country and special family-friendly performances.
Maddox-Muse Center
In 2001, a building next to Bass Hall, called the Maddox-Muse Center, opened. This center has the Van Cliburn Recital Hall and the McDavid Studio, which seats 220 people.
The Maddox-Muse Center also has offices for Performing Arts Fort Worth. This is the non-profit group that takes care of Bass Hall. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra also has offices there.
Famous Performances
A live album by Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Lindsey Buckingham was recorded at Bass Hall. This happened on January 27, 2007. The album, called Live at the Bass Performance Hall, was released in 2008.
Images for kids
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View of Bass Performance Hall at sunset looking down 4th street
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Details of statue on the outside of the Bass Performance Hall at sunset
See also
In Spanish: Bass Performance Hall para niños
- List of concert halls
