Severance Hall

Hailed among the world's most beautiful concert halls for more than half a century, Severance Hall has now undergone a two-year, $36-million restoration and expansion. This landmark building was one of the most modern, up-to-date concert facilities in America when it opened in 1931 as The Cleveland Orchestra's permanent home. The 1998-2000 Renovation Project was undertaken with the following goals: to restore the hall's original detailing, expand its patron amenities and services, retain and enhance its legendary acoustics, and once again offer its resident ensemble state-of-the-art performance and support spaces. At the heart of the project, designed by David M. Schwarz Architectural Services of Washington D.C., was the preservation of Severance Hall's acclaimed beauty and architectural integrity.