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Part I: Silence and Sound

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Part I of Orchestra Hall – A Centennial Celebration

Aired 10/23/2019 | Rating NR

Detroit PBS Documentaries

Part I: Silence and Sound

Clip: Special | 9m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Part I of Orchestra Hall – A Centennial Celebration

Part I of Orchestra Hall – A Centennial Celebration will reintroduce viewers to the magic and majesty of Detroit’s acoustic wonder with an introductory chapter about the importance of a world-class orchestra and the need for a world-class venue to house it.

Aired 10/23/2019 | Rating NR

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Part III: Survival and Sanctuary

Part III: Survival and Sanctuary

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In 1941, with America on the verge of a second World War, the Hall was reinvented. (8m 55s)

Part II: Music and Movement

Part II: Music and Movement

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In the second chapter, we’ll focus on the building of Orchestra Hall and the DSO (9m 31s)

Part IV: Darkness and Light

Part IV: Darkness and Light

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The fourth chapter of the Orchestra Hall story is one of passion, action, and heroism. (9m 49s)

Part V: Growth and Transformation

Part V: Growth and Transformation

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The revitalization of Orchestra Hall was monumental, and in 1989 the DSO returned home. (9m 26s)

Part VI: Vision and Community

Part VI: Vision and Community

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The dark financial skies of 2008 left Orchestra Hall’s future in doubt. (9m 26s)

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