Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
(503) 274-6564
1037 SW Broadway
Portland,
OR
97205
45.5171
-122.6809
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
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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.
User Reviews
musicmagus
July 03, 2008
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.
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cuetee
November 17, 2006
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.
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Anonymous
August 31, 2005
this place houses the city's finest orchestra, and other venues like ballet, concerts, and sometimes even stand-up comedy! i personally saw ray charles once, up close, and almost personal! the prices for the tickets of course vary with the venue, but orchestra tickets are practically nothing, and good for a night to just sit and unwind. PROS: variety of venues CONS: hard to find parking
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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.
