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	Cleveland's Severance Hall Reopens
		The main hall’s sensuously-curved, stepped-back ceiling glows with an acre of painstakingly hand-applied peach-tinted pastiglia and glowing aluminum leaf.
		Severance, who died before the building was finished, and stands as a memorial to her grieving husband’s love.
		Severance Hall’s $36 million renovation cost (equivalent to the Montreal Symphony’s total budget for four years) was raised without apparent effort, and the orchestra’s Twenty First Century Fund has banked another $60 million in the last two years.
	www.scena.org /columns/anson/000112-PA-Cleveland.html (1465 words)

	The Cleveland Orchestra
		Severance, whose father had served as treasurer of Rockefeller's Standard Oil, was then president of the Orchestra's board of trustees (he served from 1921-36).
		Severance Hall reopened January 8, 2000, as a state-of-the art concert hall with new and updated amenities to benefit both patrons and musicians.
		Severance Hall reopens on January 8, 2000 with a Gala Concert by The Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Christoph von Dohnányi.
	www.clevelandorch.com /html/Severance/SevHistory.asp (2435 words)

	Severance Hall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Inside, Severance Hall is a mesh of numerous styles: the main foyer is a mix of Egyptian Revival and Georgian, while the ceiling and pillars of the auditorium are elaborately decorated with silver-painted Art Deco trappings.
		In 1970 the drive-through underground entrance paved with tile was closed as the use of taxis and chauffeured vehicles declined.
		During the scene, several landmarks of nearby Case Western Reserve University are visible, including the Thwing Center (the student union) and the Dittrick Medical History Center.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Severance_Hall (564 words)

	Architronic v2n1.05
		(1) Severance Hall is one of the highlights of the Cleveland urban scene.
		The result was that the original Severance Hall was designed to have a small volume (550,000 cubic feet) to surface ratio with elaborate seats, carpets, drapes and furnishings, producing a short reverberation time.
		Severance Hall is one of those special places that elicits this kind of investigation and interest.
	architronic.saed.kent.edu /v2n1/v2n1.05.html (2323 words)

	Severance payoff: Refurbished orchestra hall to reopen in Cleveland
		On Saturday, a $36 million renovation of Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra for the past seven decades, will culminate in a gala concert by the world-renowned orchestra.
		Problems with the neo-classical hall, which is made of Ohio sandstone and Indiana limestone, began to surface in the 1970s.
		The hall, which is in University Circle, is considered an architectural treasure, which might have helped the orchestra raise $100 million over the last five years for the refurbishment project, operating expenses and its endowment.
	www.post-gazette.com /magazine/20000102cleveland2.asp (461 words)

	ICM - International Creative Management, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In concerts at home in Severance Hall, at Blossom and on tour, in radio and television broadcasts, and in its critically-admired discography, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to set standards of performing excellence and imaginative programming that serve as models for audiences and performers alike.
		Severance Hall was among the first concert halls in America designed and built with radio broadcasting capability.
		Christoph von Dohnányi oversaw Severance Hall's renovation and restoration project, which included the construction of a new concert stage, the refurbishment and re-installation of the building's original Norton Memorial Organ, expanded backstage support facilities, and enhanced technical capabilities.
	www.icmtalent.com /musperf/profiles/60256.html (833 words)

	cleveland.com: News
		Now, Severance Hall has pulled off one of the grandest transplants of all: the restoration, reinstallation and rededication of its Norton Memorial Organ.
		As the final aspect of the recent $36.7 million Severance Hall renovation, the organ was removed from isolation, restored to its original splendor by the Schantz Organ Co. of Orrville (for just over $2 million) and given a permanent place at stage level.
		Not only will it be used in works for orchestra and organ that have never been effectively performed at Severance Hall, it also will serve as a magnet for recitals by major organists from the area and around the world.
	www.cleveland.com /news/index.ssf?/news/pd/cc07orga.html (748 words)

	Severance Hall Renovation
		A $35 million renovation project has once again made the facility a state of the art concert hall with new amenities for the audience's comfort and convenience.
		When the old floor covering in the concert hall was removed, it was discovered that the concrete floor was in need of serious repair.
		Repairs to the floor of the main hall had to be completed quickly so that cleaning of the ceiling and walls could begin.
	www.chemmasters.net /Severance1.htm (532 words)

	Ohio: Cleveland Orchestra: Reopening at Severance Hall (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of ...
		As one of the first concert halls designed and built with radio broadcasting capability, it carried the name and sound of Cleveland across the country.
		Following the completion of a two-year, $36.7 million restoration and expansion, Severance Hall reopened for a gala performance on January 8, 2000.
		Severance Hall was designed with a Georgian exterior to harmonize with the classical architecture of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /cocoon/legacies/OH/200003425.html (305 words)

	Preserving Severance
		Severance Hall was initially seen as a space that would be flexible enough to accommodate both concerts and stage productions, but this proved problematic, given that there is no wing space and little fly space.
		Critical to the renovation of the concert hall is the stage area.
		They were the hall's original entrance, but are almost never used now, with the underground parking garage located near the back of the building.
	livedesignonline.com /mag/show_business_preserving_severance (2283 words)

	The Courtyards of Severance : Virtual Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Courtyards of Severance is a prestigious new Cleveland Heights neighborhood with 68 exquisite three-story townhomes and first-floor master suite living townhomes.
		Courtyards of Severance is located on a rare ten-acre site, part of the original estate of John L. Severance.
		Honoring the Severance family musical legacy, each of our townhome floor plans is named after a great composer.
	www.thecourtyardsofseverance.com /html/homes.htm (127 words)

	The Oberlin Orchestra, Conducted by Steven Smith, to Present Free Severance Hall Concert Wednesday, April 14
		The appearance in Cleveland by the Oberlin Orchestra is one of several projects to emerge from a new, developing collaboration between The Cleveland Orchestra and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
		Several students and recent graduates of the Conservatory's vocal studies program have performed with The Cleveland Orchestra the past two seasons, including the Women of the Oberlin College Choir and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong '02 who made her Cleveland Orchestra debut in March by joining Dame Felicity Lott in Debussy's La Damoiselle élue.
		He was the lead donor for the construction of the Orchestra's opulent home, Severance Hall (the Oberlin campus also boasts a Severance Hall, originally built to house science classrooms).
	www.oberlin.edu /newserv/04mar/orchestraAtSeveranceHall.html (1725 words)

	Reaching Heights :
		Severance intended to build a temple to music, and not a temple to wealth; and we believe it is his intention that all music lovers should be welcome here.” Our Musical Community
		Reaching Musical Heights, a first-of-its-kind concert held on March 24, 2003 at Severance Hall, electrified an appreciative sell-out crowd of parents and friends, community leaders, alumni, musicians, music fans, senior citizens, children and public school friends.
		He described the many connections between Severance Hall and the Heights community that made it logical for us to be the pioneers.
	www.reachingheights.org /news-rmh.html (961 words)

	ArchitectureWeek - News - A Concert Hall Restored - 2000.1018
		In 1958, then-conductor George Szell had a new concert shell installed over the stage, the so-called "Szell shell." Despite its excellent acoustical properties, the shell's severe, box-like appearance was aesthetically in conflict with the Art Deco interior of the auditorium.
		When the firm of David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services was called in, they were challenged with five goals related to expanding the building, repairing certain deficiencies, and restoring some of the grand spaces to their original condition.
		With the renovation and expansion completed in December 1999, Severance Hall reopened with a gala celebration under the baton of Christoph von Dohnanyi, on January 8, 2000.
	www.architectureweek.com /2000/1018/news_1-2.html (582 words)

	ITG News: Michael Sachs Trumpet and Organ CD
		The CD was recorded live in Severance Hall in Cleveland in April 2005.
		Todd Wilson is curator of the Norton Memorial Organ at Severance Hall.
		Wilson made his Severance Hall recital debut in April 2001, and his Cleveland Orchestra debut, performing Jongen’s Symphonie Concertante, during concerts in May and June 2001.
	www.trumpetguild.org /news/news06/504sachscd.htm (1058 words)

	Panzica Construction Company - Project Profile for Severance Hall
		The Severance Hall Project included construction of a 39,000 s.f.
		addition at the rear of the hall, a complete renovation of the spaces on the ground floor, and the restoration of existing historic and architecturally important spaces, all amidst 79,000 s.f.
		The project also included the restoration and relocation of the hall's original E. Skinner Norton Memorial Organ as part of a new stage shell, which was designed to complement the auditorium's original architecture while retaining the hall's unique and important acoustical properties.
	www.panzica.com /pr_sever.htm (162 words)

	Carthalia - Cleveland, OH: Severance Hall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The complex comprises the main "Concert Hall" (2101 seats) and "Reinberger Chamber Hall" (400 seats).
		Severance Hall is a beautiful shrine to symphonic beauty.
		Reverse Text: "Severance Hall - Cleveland, Ohio - This beautiful concert hall, located in University Circle, is the home of the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra."
	www.andreas-praefcke.de /carthalia/usa/usa_cleveland_severance.htm (147 words)

	Story Page
		Severance Hall will host the Commencement exercises for the graduation class of 2001.
		The prestige hall will hold the second class of BHS in the newly remodeled Severance.
		Commencement will be held on June 11th, 2001 at Severance Hall.
	www.personal.kent.edu /~bjchambe/newsletter/page6.html (56 words)

	Renovation of Severance Hall: The Process Continues (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In addition to being involved with the details of the design of the new building, he is in charge of the logistics for moving out of Severance Hall and arranging for interim spaces for labs, instruments, research activities, offices, and the stockroom.
		He thanks his colleagues for all the help they are giving him with the task of moving out of a building that has been continuously occupied for almost 90 years.
		As with other renovated buildings on the campus, we are certain that you will recognize the renovated Severance Hall, with its new addition at the back, as being one of the classic central academic buildings on Wooster's campus.
	www.wooster.edu /Chemistry/report_35/renovation.html (424 words)

	Severance Hall is Born! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		now known as Severance Hall would be named after her in
		Severance was to house 123 students in single and double rooms, and
		And so began the legacy of Severance Hall...
	www.wellesley.edu /Activities/homepage/severance/history3.html (181 words)

	Web Wise Seniors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		One of the jazz world’s finest guitarists, Jim Hall has also earned critical acclaim for his skills as composer and arranger.
		Hall studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music before moving on to perfect his harmonically advanced cool-tone and subtle style.
		Hall has inspired generations of jazz guitarists and returns to Cleveland performing with his string quartet and his jazz quartet.
	www.webwiseseniors.com /cleveland_orchestra.htm (1357 words)

	Welcome to the Oakwood Register
		In those years, nearly every Thursday was spent at Severance Hall hearing one of the great orchestras of the world under the baton of Maestro George Szell.
		For this concert, one of the many dedicated to the Wunderkind’s 250th birthday, she was both soloist and conductor.
		Concertmaster Preucil bowed a measure and the hall was filled with the most wondrous sounds.
	www.oakwoodregister.com /archives/v14num48_112905/arts.html (1433 words)

	Great Buildings Deserve Ceco Doors!
		The University of Toledo Art Building, the magnificent creation of famed architect Frank O. Gehry, located at the Toledo Museum of Art reminds us that a building can be functional as well as representative of the art which it was intended to house.
		Hailed as among the world's most beautiful concert halls, and located in the heart of Cleveland's Circle area, Severence Hall has been home to the Cleveland Orchestra for over half a century.
		A two year restoration was recently completed to restore the hall's original detailing while retaining its legendary acoustics.
	www.cecodoor.com /gallery.htm (409 words)

	Precision Environmetal Co. - Severance Hall
		Severance Hall is the home of the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra.
		In preparation for the next millennium, the orchestra's home underwent a dramatic transformation.
		Charles Laszlo, senior building engineer for Severance Hall, discussed Precision's important contributions to the renovation, including the removal of 12,000 square feet of exterior limestone and 2,100 auditorium seats.
	www.precision-env.com /Severence_Hall.php (324 words)

	Ohio choirs perform to packed Severance Hall
		The performance of musicians from five United Methodist-related colleges in Ohio lived up to the historic reputation of Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra.
		The elegant hall, built in the 1920s, had recently returned to service after being closed for a $35 million renovation.
		The audience gave the performers a standing ovation at the end of the last composition and continued clapping as the musicians took several bows and were joined by the conductors of the college music groups.
	gc2000.org /gc2000news/stories/gc032.htm (639 words)

	The Cleveland Orchestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Youth Orchestra's second Severance Hall concert of the season is Sunday, March 11, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.
		Dohnányi also championed Severance Hall's $36-million restoration and renovation project, which included the construction of a new concert stage, the refurbishment and re-installation of the building's original Norton Memorial Organ, and enhanced technical capabilities.
		The compact disc was recorded live in Severance Hall in Cleveland in April 2005, and was produced by Bruce Gigax, Michael Sachs and Todd Wilson.
	pages.sssnet.com /mungerbill/mungerbill/pressCOrch.html (13374 words)

	The Severance Hall
		As always, the season promises something for all musical tastes. Carl Orff's masterpiece "Carmina Burana" is slated for a series of performances in late October, and Mozart's final three symphonies are on tap early in the New Year.
		A complete concert schedule is available online at clevelandorchestra.com where individual tickets can be ordered as of September 4.
		Like The Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall is a source of great pride to the citizens of Cleveland, Ohio, but like music itself, it belongs to the world. As the orchestra's own marketing campaign suggests, when in Cleveland, Ohio, come hear what the world is talking about.
	www.pariswoman.com /entertainment/severance_hall.htm (218 words)

	Greetings from Severance Hall
		Thanks to Lee Limbird, Ron Hamburger and the others on the Alumni Committee, and to all of you who have contributed so generously to the renovation of Severance Hall, construction began last May. After months of planning and packing, the College Transportation Department moved hundreds of boxes to short- and long-term storage.
		The structural steel was up at the end of August for the mechanical space between Severance and Mateer; the foundations for the addition were completed in September.
		The connecting corridor and lounge between Mateer and Severance is taking shape, a physical symbol of the increasingly close interactions between the two disciplines.
	www.wooster.edu /chemistry/report_36/greetings.html (723 words)

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