The Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Walt Disney Hall broke ground on December 8th. It is being built in Los Angeles and will be the home for the the Los Angeles Philharmonic beginning with the 2003-2003 season.

• Whose Bright Idea Was This? - Los Angeles Times (2/23/2004)
  The February 21st Los Angeles Times reports neighbors of the Walt Disney Concert Hall have concerns over the near-blinding glare created by the building.
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• Disney Hall Has a Ripple Effect - Los Angeles Times (1/12/2004)
  The January 12th Los Angeles Times discusses the impact of the Disney Concert Hall on L.A.'s downtown.
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• $1.2-Billion Downtown L.A. Project Draws Top Architects - Los Angeles Times (12/24/2003)
  The December 24th Los Angeles Times reports eight teams of developers and designers have submitted ideas for the $1.2 billion downtown development project next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Frank Gehry who designed the Disney Hall is among the interested parties.
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• LA Asks if Acoustics Too Perfect at New Disney Hal - Reuters (12/3/2003)
  Reuters takes a look at the acoustics of the new Disney Concert Hall.
• Believe in Holiday Magic Returns Tonight - (11/7/2003)
  Disneyland's Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks Spectacular returns for the holiday season tonight at 9:25p.
• Disney Hall Opens to Fanfare - (10/24/2003)
  The Disney Concert Hall opened Thrusday night with the first of three gala events set for the weekend.
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• Disney Hall's Resonance Downtown May Be Subtle - Los Angeles Times (10/23/2003)
  The Los Angeles Times examines the anticipated impact the Disney Concert Hall will have on Los Angeles' economy and people's perception of the city worldwide.
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• A Moon Palace for the Hollywood Dream - (10/23/2003)
  Review of the Disney Concert Hall.
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• Council waives permit fees for Disney Hall - Los Angeles Times (1/20/2000)
  The Los Angeles Times reports $284,000 in construction and engineering permit fees have been waived
• Hall Back on Front Burner - Orange County Register (12/13/1999)
  Details some of the reasons for the long delay in starting construction.
• Hall to Rival World's Best Gets Underway - Reuters (12/13/1999)
  More details on the history of the Hall
• Sound Design - San Jose Mercury News (12/10/1999)
  Coverage of the ground breaking ceremony.
• Disney Hall will finally be constructed - Los Angeles Times (12/8/1999)
  Announcement of the ground breaking.