It is a great responsibility to design a building to house the world’s greatest performing art, classical music and opera. While some classic structures focus on Victorian and Roman design elements, other architects push the envelope forward with brilliant modern designs. From Zaha Hadid to Frank Gehry, Jørn Utzon and others, these architects have envisioned and built some of the world’s most amazing concert halls and civic centers. To celebrate these brilliant works of theater architecture, here’s another curated list by TheCoolist.