The Berliner Philharmonie in Berlin-Tiergarten is one of the most important concert halls in Berlin. It is home to the Berlin Philharmonic. It was built by the architect Hans Scharoun in the years 1960-1963.
It is a singular building, asymmetrical and tentlike, with the main concert hall in the shape of a pentagon. The seating offers excellent positions from which to view the stage through the irregularly increasing height of the benches. The stage is at the center of the hall, providing an extraordinary atmosphere for both the artists and the viewers. The acoustics are excellent; from every seat the sound is nearly equally great. It is said that you can pick out individual voices or instruments even from a seat at the far end (citation needed). The great hall has 2,440 seats, the smaller Kammermusiksaal 1,180.
Also found in this area are the Neue Nationalgalerie, the Gemäldegalerie, and one of the two branches of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.
- Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1
- 10785 Berlin
- Guided tours of both the Philharmonic Hall and the Chamber Music Hall are offered daily (except 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January). Starting time: 13:00 Meeting point: Artist’s entrance (Doorman of the Philharmonic Hall).
- +493025488999
- www.berliner-philharmoniker.de
- tour@berliner-philharmoniker.de
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Built by the architect Hans Scharoun in the years 1960-1963. It is a singular building, asymmetrical and tent like, with the main concert hall in the shape of a pentagon. The seating offers excellent positions from which to view the stage through the irregularly increasing height of the benches. The stage is at the center of the hall, providing an extraordinary atmosphere for both the artists and the viewers. The acoustics are excellent; from every seat the sound is nearly equally great. It is said that you can pick out individual voices or instruments even from a seat at the far end.
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