Archive Photos and Videos
Take a peek behind the curtain and into the archives of Fort Worth history as we relive the opening of Bass Performance Hall. Hear from the sculptor who gave the angels their wings, see photos of the Hall ascending and witness the fanfare from the grand opening of the theater built by Fort Worth, for Fort Worth.
The angels of fort worth: how the bass Hall angels took flight
Acclaimed sculptor and artist, Márton Váró got his start with a childhood dream in his native country of Hungary. From original concepts to scale models, watch as he reflects on bringing to life the iconic angels that adorn Bass Hall’s façade.
Bass performance hall: an inside tour
Join docent Ron Jennett as he takes a close look at all the details of Bass Performance Hall, grand and small!
Bass Performance Hall: An Inside Tour is produced by Wood FilmMakers Productions. They are a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) located in Fort Worth, Texas. Wood FilmMakers have been filming various live performances and other creative projects at Bass Performance Hall since 2012.
Ron Jennett was an avid volunteer and docent at Bass Hall from the building's opening in 1997 through his passing in 2019.
Unveiling Bass Hall: 1998 Broadcast coverage of the grand opening of Bass performance hall
It’s May 1, 1998, and the city of Fort Worth is buzzing with excitement as their Great Hall is about to open. Relive some of the local press coverage of Bass Hall, from feature pieces about the design team, to the fanfare of the first time the lights were turned on to illuminate the angels.
A great hall rises: The nancy lee & perry r. bass performance hall
Take trip back in time to 1998 when Bass Performance Hall first opened in this documentary about the last great hall built in the 20th century.