Hello, Welcome to Travel with Suri. A trip to Los Angeles is not complete
without visiting this place - one of the city's premier cultural destinations.
Whether it is a majesty of the architecture, the beauty of the sound
or the beauty of its garden, this place has become one of the symbols of Los Angeles.
Designed by Pritzker price winning architect, Frank Gehry,
the hall is part of music center's collection of performing art venues.
Welcome to the Walt Disney concert hall Los Angeles.
There is more to the Walt Disney concert hall than simply being a venue for musical performances.
Walt Disney concert hall is undisputedly an iconic building. It is one of the most
recognizable concert halls in the world, thanks to Pritzker prize winning architect Frank Gehry
with its sleek, machine inspired aesthetic working with the warm interior woods and floral patterns,
the hall has pushed the Los Angeles to the forefront of cultural destinations.
Inside, the stage and auditorium are created from wood for the best acoustics.
Don't miss the six 134 pipe organ with the design reminiscent of French fries.
It is hardly traditional which fits perfectly with the design of this contemporary building.
The best way to experience the concert hall is to attend a concert here. There is a rooftop
garden at the concert hall. It is a lush acre that contrasts with the metal exterior of the building.
The garden is also free to visit. There is seating available so if you are tired
after walking around downtown come up to enjoy a break in the shade among the trees and flowers.
One of the prettiest spots in this garden is the fountain here, Rose for Lilly. Gehry created the
fountain as a tribute to Lillian Disney, the late wife of Walt Disney, Lillian gave
the initial donation to build the concert hall, although it was unfortunately finished six years
after her death. The fountain is made from broken pieces of Lillian's favorite royal blue porcelain.
Lined with Douglas fir and oak, the concert hall is praised for its acoustics.
The LA Philharmonic performs a wide range of music from classical to jazz.
Commonly, the Philharmonic hosts performances at the Walt Disney concert hall from October to June.
Walt Disney concert hall a symbol for Los Angeles and a testament to the cultural force of the city,
All it took was 16 years, $275M, 30,000 architectural drawings,
300 tons of bolts and welds, 12,500 pieces of primary steel and a whole lot of heart.