The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center was opened in September of 1989 and has been a crossroads of artistic excellence ever since. Owned and managed by the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs, “The Meyerson” is home to the world-class Dallas Symphony Orchestra and other Dallas-based cultural organizations like the Turtle Creek Chorale, the Dallas Wind Symphony, and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. We are also host to benefit concerts, corporate meetings, religious services, band and choral festivals and many other multi-disciplinary uses.

The first impression one has of this facility is the open space and the touches of elegance that are evident everywhere. The building’s impressive architectural features and unsurpassed acoustics have made the Meyerson a pre-eminent environment for exceptional events in Dallas.

The expansive lobbies and concert hall setting can accommodate a variety of functions or occasions, including: meetings and seminars; awards programs; trade shows & exhibits; weddings or graduations; seated banquets; receptions; photo and film shoots. In an atmosphere far from the ordinary, a special event at the Meyerson is one that guests will always remember.

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FUN FACTS

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center has:

· 260,000 square feet above ground space
· 225,000 square feet below ground space
· 35,130 cubic yards of concrete
· 30,000 square feet of Italian travertine marble
· 22,000 pieces of Indiana limestone
· 4,535 organ pipes
· 2,062 seats
· 918 square panels of African (Makore) cherrywood
· 216 square panels of American cherrywood
· 211 glass panels (no two alike) comprising the conoid windows
· 85 foot high ceiling in the concert hall
· 74 concrete reverberation chamber doors, each weighing as much as 2.5 tons
· 56 acoustical curtains
· 50 restrooms
· 4 private suites for meetings, banquets, and recitals

On an annual basis there are over 325 concert hall events, 20-30 banquets, 200 photo and film shoots, and over 800 hours of rehearsal and recording activity.

Statement by the Architect I.M. Pei

Building Components