new concert hall slated for portland

by Charles Noble on April 1, 2008 · 6 comments

In a stunning turn of events, an ‘angel’ donor who wishes to remain anonymous has donated a staggering $100 million dollars to fund a purpose-built hall for symphonic music in Portland.

The Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has been attached to the project, which is due to break ground on a plot of land near the Memorial Colosseum in mid-2010.

A concept illustration of the proposed concert hall.

The Oregon Symphony will not only be the primary tenant, but will own the hall through a separate foundation, to which another donor has pledged an endowment to ensure that the hall’s upkeep and expenses will be covered in perpetuity.

Oregon Symphony President Elaine Calder, when checked for comment, said only “check the date”.

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Wow … a Calatrava design here in little ol’ Stumptown?

Well, if he’s good enough for Redding, California (Google “Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay” for the uninitiate) then he’s good enough for us. This’ll be a world-class building and landmark to be sure.
Bill

This will be a “Brigadoon” style hall. Only available for concerts once a year on April first!!!
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gregvajda

I wish it was not an April 1 joke…
mayoh

Wish OSO also can buy a highrise condo next to the hall for musician’s housing =P
cellonancy

Be still, my heart! What a vision. You April Fool with class, my friend.

We can dream, can’t we?