Musicians of the Utah Symphony shared a letter from composer John Williams supporting the preservation of Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. The hall could be sacrificed in favor of a downtown development of a Sports, Entertainment, Culture and Convention District.
A coalition, including the Musicians of the Utah Symphony, continues to coalesce to urge Salt Lake County to preserve the hall in its current location.
In his letter, Williams recounts his experiences conducting at Abravanel Hall and celebrates the Utah Symphony as one of the finest orchestras in the United States.
“Abravanel Hall, with its elegant design and splendid acoustics, is a crown jewel in the cultural life of Salt Lake City,” writes Williams. “It is an iconic landmark of which all your fellow citizens can and should be justly proud. It must be preserved for future generations to enjoy.”
A petition bearing tens of thousands of signatures is also online, calling for Abravanel Hall to be saved.
