Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Concert hall at Northwestern University in Evanston, United States.
Description
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is a concert venue at Northwestern University with 1003 seats designed for optimal viewing and listening. The modern facility offers unobstructed sightlines to the stage from every seat, making it suitable for diverse musical performances.
History
The concert hall was built in 1975 through a donation from hotel executive Albert Pick Jr. and Charles Staiger, who named it after their wives Corinne and Pauline. It was created to support the university's growing music programs and performance needs.
Culture
The concert hall serves as the main performance space for the Bienen School of Music, presenting classical and contemporary music to the campus community and guests. It functions as a gathering place where musicians and audiences connect through live performances of diverse styles.
Practical
The hall offers wheelchair access and designated parking for visitors with disabilities, along with free parking in a nearby structure. Visitor amenities and accessible routes make it easy to navigate the venue.
Did you know?
The hall features thirty plastic dish-shaped acoustic elements suspended above the stage that give the interior a distinctive visual character. Adjustable acoustic drapery allows technicians to modify the sound for different types of performances and musical styles.
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