Schermerhorn Symphony Center


Fronted by six majestic pillars, this grand neoclassic concert hall was completed in 2006 at a cost of $123.5 million. It hosts the Nashville Symphony as well as classics, pops, jazz, family, chamber music and Legends of Music series. Also plays popular and classic movies with symphony accompaniment. Kenneth Schermerhorn was the Nashville Symphony conductor for 22 years.


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