(503) 274-6564
1037 SW Broadway
Portland,
OR
97205
45.5171
-122.6809
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Sandwiched between Broadway and the South Park Blocks, the Schnitz is best-known as home to the Oregon Symphony. This component of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts complex warrants a visit for the atmosphere alone: Grand staircases, red carpets and massive mirrors lead into an impressive, chandelier-adorned interior. An excellent mix of visiting artists and lecturers--from Tracy Chapman to William Safire--ensures the performances are as good as the interior is majestic. – – –
07/03/08
Bring your own a/c and earplugs
by musicmagus
The room temperature on this July night was around 85 degrees in my seat H3 in Mezzanine B. I was drenched in sweat most all night. Occasionally I would feel a slight breeze for about 30 seconds that would fuel my hope that I could watch the rest of the show comfortably. Then the breeze would stop and not return for another 15-20 minutes. The ushers were waving the lapels on their black blazers trying to keep from passing out.
In addition to the tropical temperature in this theater, the seats are too close together to be comfortable and anyone that coughs or sneezes behind you is spitting right on your head.
The sound system was not equalized properly so that the frequencies around 1500 Hz were dramatically too loud while those below 1500 Hz were oftentimes buried. The vocals were inaudible during the dramatic portions of the music and painfully loud sounds were common. The high frequency sibilants were dulled by the blaring sound at 1500 so it seemed as if we all were experiencing high-frequency hearing loss.
- Pros: Beautiful facility with efficient check in
- Cons: Heat, sound, seating
11/17/06
Classy Place
by cuetee
Looking for a night on the town with a great concert? Arlene Schnitzer is your place. The venue is wonderful and classy. Parking is a breeze with a parking garage right across the street. Great acts have come through here and you won't be disappointed. Great for getting dressed up and enjoying music for the evening.
12/04/04
Aaron Meyer & Bill Lamb w/ OR Symphony!
by earthworm
First time for me to see a show in the Schnitz. Came down from Seattle, WA to see Aaron Meyer and Bill Lamb perform w/ the OR Symphony! Very nice venue... and EXCELLENT show! What a treat! I am so happy we came to see the performance, and I hope they will invite Aaron & Bill to perform with them again... because it was amazing!!!! Aaron & Bill could do a show at the Schnitz w/out the Symph... they are AWESOME!
- Pros: Beautiful/Ornate, Easy to get to, Conveniently Located
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Refreshments--such as coffees, wines, sweets--are available from lobby vending carts, and myriad dining options lie in close proximity to the venue for pre- or post-concert purposes.
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