The $550 Million Question: How Does David Geffen Hall Sound?
Briefly

Ryan Roberts, an English horn player with the New York Philharmonic, stated that performing in the newly renovated David Geffen Hall feels like being on high-definition television, where every note is exposed, emphasizing the honest sound quality.
Hilary Hahn, a renowned violinist, expressed her confidence in the acoustics at the renovated hall, stating, 'You can trust your sound will project,' highlighting a sense of comfort for solo performances.
Composer John Adams remarked on the transformed concert experience at Geffen Hall, saying the previous ambiance reminiscent of 'Yankee Stadium' is gone, replaced by an environment that encourages delicacy and subtlety in musical expression.
Rebecca Young, associate principal viola, acknowledged that while the renovations of Geffen Hall made significant improvements, noting, 'It's definitely better than it was,' she pointed out that it still lacks perfection and some nuances in acoustics.
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