Fort Worth’s Bass Hall

The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, commonly known as Bass Hall, is a premier performing arts venue located in downtown Fort Worth. Opened in 1998, it was designed by architect David M. Schwarz and constructed with limestone.  The façade is notable for its two 48-foot-tall angel sculptures crafted from Texas limestone by artist Marton Varo.

Inside, the hall’s design is renowned for its exceptional acoustics. Reminiscent of classic European opera houses, its 80-foot diameter dome adorned with murals by artists Scott and Stuart Gentling.  Strategically placed balconies and box tiers enhance sound distribution and audience intimacy. 

Bass Hall is the permanent home for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In addition to the main performance space, the adjacent Maddox-Muse Center houses the Van Cliburn Recital Hall. And the McDavid Studio provides versatile spaces for smaller performances and events.

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