Enjoy the sweeping sounds of the Nashville Symphony performed by the 83 member orchestra directed by Giancarlo Guerrero. The internationally recognized orchestra performs over 140 prestigious classical, pop and jazz concerts. The hall also plays host to world class musical entertainment, featuring the talent of musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma and Wynonna.
Ancient Greece's Parthenon is the proud centerpiece of Nashville's Centennial Park. The replica building is considered to be the pinnacle of classical architecture and is an attraction in the city's premier urban park. The Parthenon also serves as Nashville's art museum. The focus of the Parthenon's permanent collection is a group of 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists donated by James M. Cowan. Additional gallery spaces provide a venue for a variety of temporary shows and exhibits.