Berlin Philharmonic to leave hall for eight-year renovation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
The Berlin Philharmonic will vacate its home of six decades from 2032 for an eight-year renovation costing 1.15 billion euros.
The Berlin Philharmonic will vacate the Philharmonie, its home since 1963, from 2032 to 2040 for a comprehensive renovation. The orchestra plans to relocate after celebrating its 150th anniversary in the first half of 2032.
Chief conductor Kirill Petrenko described the displacement as 'a huge challenge' because of the hall's distinctive acoustic properties. 'It's really a very difficult time,' he said during a recent news conference. The Philharmonie is a 2,410-seat venue designed by Hans Scharoun with terraced seating.
The orchestra is formulating plans to use temporary facilities in hangars at Tempelhof Airport, which closed in 2008. The total cost of the renovation and makeshift hall is estimated at 1.15 billion euros, with the German federal government pledging 225 million euros towards the project. Petrenko said the orchestra is already in negotiations to find a suitable temporary venue with the right acoustic properties.
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- Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 17:20
- Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 17:20
In this story: Berlin Philharmonic · Kirill Petrenko · Philharmonie · Tempelhof Airport · Berlin · Hans Scharoun
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