"The Temple of Tone" — The Globe and Mail, Canada on Koerner Hall

“Singing in the Koerner Hall was one of the nicest experiences of my career... Standing on stage was such a joy and I rejoice that this beautiful hall will be filled with great music for years and years to come. Bravo to Sound Space Design and AMPC for achieving that marvelous goal of creating a sensational acoustic. “ — Bravo and thank you. Frederica von Stade

"Acoustically Beautiful, Visually Stunning" — Jon Kimura Parker on Koerner Hall

The reason that I always loved to sing was that sense of sharing the wonderful texts and melodies of great songs. Every aspect of that process was not only possible but EASY in this beautiful and intimate hall. Bravo to Sound Space Design and AMPC for achieving that marvelous goal of creating a sensational acoustic. — Bravo and thank you. Frederica von Stade on Koerner Hall

“There is no aspect of this hall that I wish could be any other way.” — Peter Oundjian, Music Director, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, discussing Koerner Hall

“…the sound for the Dallas Opera's first full production in the (Winspear Opera) house, Verdi's Otello, answered every dream and then some.” — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News

“Its shoebox shape has a functional beauty that reminded me of our R. Fraser Elliot Hall and, as one might expect, the acoustics are glorious: detailed, warm, rich and transparent” — Alexander Neef, General Director, Canadian Opera Company, on La Maison Symphonique de Montréal.

“In many ways, the biggest star was the orchestra, which produced waves of gorgeous sound that, thanks to the (Four Seasons) center’s acoustician, Robert Essert, you could feel right down to your bones.” — Tim Smith, Baltimore Sun

“It’s a beautiful space for music, in every way.” — Robert Everett-Green, The Globe and Mail, Canada on Koerner Hall.

“Since playing together in the new Hall, the students’ standards have risen like a soufllé!” — Malcolm Singer, Director of Music, Yehudi Menuhin School

The reasons Bob Essert is a pleasure with whom to work is that he combines superb acoustic expertise with an ability to work in a creative and collaborative manner. It means he listens and responds until a design of mutual satisfaction is achieved. The projects on which we have worked with Bob are a testimony to this successful process. — Jack Diamond, Diamond Schmitt Architects, 26 Sept 2011

“A few things are settled. Wagner's Ring is the most monumental undertaking in opera, and the astonishing new Four Seasons Centre is probably the best place in North America to hear and see it.” — Arthur Kaptanis, Montreal Gazette