Talking with Philly-based contractors about the Kimmel Center.
Destined to be the facility of choice for symphonic recordings and host to international orchestras, the Kimmel, aka the Regional Performing Arts Center, is the latest in acoustical and construction projects to share the same caliber of acoustical achievement with such halls as Boston Symphonic, Vienna's Hofburg and the Consort Amsterdam. If money talks, the RPAC sings the credits of all the major players in the acoustic, architectural, engineering and construction worlds. At its debut show in December 2001, Elton John introduced the venue with a set to the $5,000-a-plate patrons for its debut Christmas gala.