Walt Disney Concert Hall facts for kids
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 Walt Disney Concert Hall
Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Location in California
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Location in the United States
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| Location | 111 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California U.S.A. |
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| Coordinates | 34°03′19″N 118°15′00″W / 34.05528°N 118.25000°W |
| Public transit |    Civic Center/Grand Park (Regional Connector future) |
| Owner | Los Angeles Music Center |
| Type | Concert hall |
| Seating type | Reserved |
| Capacity | 2,265 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1999–2003 |
| Opened | October 24, 2003 |
| Construction cost | $130 million (plus $110 million for parking garage) |
| Architect | Frank Gehry |
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| Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale | |
| Website | |
| Venue website | |
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is a famous concert hall located in Los Angeles, California. It is a special place where music comes alive! This amazing building is the main home for the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. It can seat 2,265 people, which means lots of music lovers can enjoy a show at the same time.
The concert hall first opened its doors in 2003. It was designed by a very famous architect named Frank Gehry. He is known for creating buildings with unique, curvy shapes. The way the hall is built makes the acoustics (how sound travels) incredibly good. This means every note played by the orchestra sounds clear and beautiful, no matter where you are sitting.
A Unique Design
The Walt Disney Concert Hall stands out because of its shiny, curving stainless steel panels. These panels look a bit like giant sails or flower petals. Frank Gehry wanted the building to feel like music itself, with flowing shapes and movement. The design is very modern and has become a symbol of Los Angeles.
Inside, the main auditorium is designed to make sure everyone has a great view and hears the music perfectly. The seats surround the stage, which helps create a close connection between the musicians and the audience. The wood used inside the hall also helps the sound bounce around just right.
The Giant Pipe Organ
One of the most impressive features inside the hall is its huge pipe organ. This amazing instrument was finished in 2004. It was built by a German company called Caspar Glatter-Götz.
This organ is truly massive! It has an incredible 6,125 pipes. These pipes are all different sizes and shapes, and they create a huge range of sounds. When the organ is played, it can fill the entire hall with powerful music. It's a very special part of the concert hall and helps make performances unforgettable.
Images for kids
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Disney Hall midway through construction, July 14, 2001.
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The auditorium
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Walt Disney Concert Hall sign
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The stage and organ before a concert
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Panoramic view of Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall at sunset June 2013
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View from opposite corner of Grand Ave and 2nd Street
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Profile view from Grand Avenue; the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is to the right in the rear
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Detail near entrance
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Detail from the inner atrium
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Viewed at night
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Viewed looking north
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Partial view
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Main entrance at night
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The exterior in winter 2007
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Viewed from satellite
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Detail atop main entrance
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During construction in May 2001
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During construction in May 2001
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See also
In Spanish: Walt Disney Concert Hall para niños
