CINCINNATI MUSIC HALL

Built in 1878 with private money raised from what is believed to be the nation's first matching grant fund drive, this Cincinnati showpiece has been renovated and updated and includes what is judged to be among the best and most beautiful concert theaters in the world. Known the world over for its extraordinary acoustics and its lavish old world decor, Cincinnati Music Hall serves as home for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera and the May Festival Chorus, among other local performing arts organizations. With its plush seating for 3,516, Cincinnati Music Hall is currently the third largest opera house in the world.