Boettcher Concert Hall, Concert hall in Denver Performing Arts Complex, United States
Boettcher Concert Hall is a symphony hall in the round inside the Denver Performing Arts Complex, designed by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates and opened in 1978. Its walls are canted to disperse sound, and a wave-like band about four feet high, called an undulating acoustical facia, runs across each curved surface. The hall seats 2,362 people, with 80% of seats within 65 feet of the stage.
Boettcher Concert Hall opened in 1978 as the first symphony hall in the round in the United States, built by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates as home to the Denver Symphony Orchestra. It opened to mixed reviews, and its 2,362 seats were often not completely filled. In 1993 the hall underwent a major acoustical renovation: seat-back heights were adjusted, additional acoustic reflectors were added, and acoustic curtains were installed.
The venue hosts the Colorado Symphony and serves as the city's primary stage for classical music performances and diverse musical events that draw local audiences.
The venue is located downtown and easy to access, with most spectators sitting within 65 feet (20 meters) of the stage. Arrive early to explore the interior and experience how the curved design creates excellent sight lines and sound quality from any seat.
The seats are custom-crafted from steam-bent plywood and are acoustically tuned to work whether the hall is full or nearly empty. This engineering detail reflects how thoroughly the sound quality was considered in every aspect of the design.
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