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'''Gasteig''' is a [[culture|cultural]] center in [[Munich]], opened in 1985, which hosts the [[Munich Philharmonic Orchestra]]. The [[Richard Strauss Conservatory]], the [[Folk high school|Volkshochschule]], and the municipal library are all located in the Gasteig. Most of the events of the [[Filmfest München]] take place here.
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Gasteig Philharmonie 14.jpg
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| address = Rosenheimer Str. 5
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The '''Gasteig''' is a [[cultural center]] in [[Munich]], opened in 1985, which hosts the [[Munich Philharmonic Orchestra]]. The [[Richard Strauss Conservatory]], the [[Folk high school|Volkshochschule]], and the municipal library are all located in the Gasteig. Most of the events of the [[Filmfest München]], and many of the events of the [[Munich Biennale]] take place here.
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The Philharmonic Hall "Großer Konzertsaal", opening out like a great wood-panelled seashell, has an intimate atmosphere and excellent acoustic qualities.<ref>[http://www.munich-info.de/portrait/p_gasteig_en.html Kulturzentrum am Gasteig] Munich Info</ref> The smaller hall "Kleiner Konzertsaal" offers the same qualities for [[chamber music]]. The Gasteig comprises the Carl Orff Hall with a stage for drama, the Richard Strauss Conservatory, the Black Box studio theatre, the Münchner Volkshochschule (Adult Education Centre) for further education, various cafés and shops, e.g. the 'Pappnase' (cardboard nose) offering a selection of dramatic requisites, and the central branch of the Municipal Library with its extensive stock of books and periodicals.

The Gasteig is planned to be restored until 2027. A provisional house for many of its functions is [[Gasteig HP8]].

==Halls and seats==
* Philharmonie, 2,387 seats, with a [[Klais Orgelbau|Klais Organ]]
* Carl-Orff-Saal, 528–598 seats
* Black Box, 120–225 seats
* Kleiner Konzertsaal (small concert hall), 191 seats

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The Philharmonic Hall, opening like a great wood-panelled seashell, has an intimate atmosphere but poor acoustic qualities.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/arts/14iht-loomis.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0] Munich's Music Lovers Wrestle Over a Controversial New Hall</ref> The smaller hall "Kleiner Konzertsaal" offers slightly better acoustics for [[chamber music]]. The Gasteig comprises the Carl Orff Hall with a stage for drama, the Richard Strauss Conservatory, the Black Box studio theatre, the Münchner Volkshochschule (Adult Education Centre) for further education, various cafés and shops, e.g. the 'Pappnase' (cardboard nose) offering a selection of dramatic requisites, and the central branch of the Municipal Library with its extensive stock of books and periodicals.

When famed conductor [[Leonard Bernstein]] was asked on his opinion of the hall, he remarked, "Burn it."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/arts/14iht-loomis.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0] Controversy over Munich's new planned hall</ref>

==History of the site==
The estate behind the Gasteig was until its demolition in 1979 the location of the [[Bürgerbräukeller]], stage for the 1923 [[Beer Hall Putsch]] and the 1939 [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]] assassination attempt by [[Georg Elser]].

A [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Georg_Elser_Bodenplatte.JPG memorial plaque] for Elser is [https://goo.gl/maps/ti9wdxyPF3K6gNTR6 located] outside the [[GEMA (German organization)|GEMA]] building. An [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Georg_Elser_Infotafal.JPG illuminated information board] in the passage next to the Glashalle describes the historical context for the memorial plaque.

==Gallery==
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File:Gasteig Glashalle Eingang.jpg|Main entrance (Glashalle) of the Gasteig
File:Gasteig_Philharmonie.jpg|The interior of the Philharmonie
File:Gasteig_Foyer2.jpg|The Main Foyer
File:Gasteig_Black_Box_3.jpg|The Black Box studio theatre
File:Gasteig_Bereich_vor_dem_Carl_Orff_Saal.JPG|Concertgoers in front of the Carl-Orff-Saal
File:Gasteig_Eingang_Stadtbibliothek.jpg|The Municipal Library
File:Gasteig Munich at Dusk, July 2018.jpg|Exterior at dusk
</gallery>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.gasteig.de Gasteig] website (in German)
* [http://www.gasteig.de Gasteig] website (in German)


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Revision as of 17:42, 22 June 2024

Gasteig
The Philharmonie of the Gasteig Gasteig Philharmonie 14.jpg
Map
General information
TypCultural centre
StandortMunich
AddressRosenheimer Str. 5
LandDeutschland
Coordinates48°07′53″N 11°35′29″E / 48.13139°N 11.59139°E / 48.13139; 11.59139
Groundbreaking1978
Completed1984
Opened10 November 1985
Website
www.gasteig.de

The Gasteig is a cultural center in Munich, opened in 1985, which hosts the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. The Richard Strauss Conservatory, the Volkshochschule, and the municipal library are all located in the Gasteig. Most of the events of the Filmfest München, and many of the events of the Munich Biennale take place here.

The Gasteig is planned to be restored until 2027. A provisional house for many of its functions is Gasteig HP8.

Halls and seats

  • Philharmonie, 2,387 seats, with a Klais Organ
  • Carl-Orff-Saal, 528–598 seats
  • Black Box, 120–225 seats
  • Kleiner Konzertsaal (small concert hall), 191 seats

The Philharmonic Hall, opening like a great wood-panelled seashell, has an intimate atmosphere but poor acoustic qualities.[1] The smaller hall "Kleiner Konzertsaal" offers slightly better acoustics for chamber music. The Gasteig comprises the Carl Orff Hall with a stage for drama, the Richard Strauss Conservatory, the Black Box studio theatre, the Münchner Volkshochschule (Adult Education Centre) for further education, various cafés and shops, e.g. the 'Pappnase' (cardboard nose) offering a selection of dramatic requisites, and the central branch of the Municipal Library with its extensive stock of books and periodicals.

When famed conductor Leonard Bernstein was asked on his opinion of the hall, he remarked, "Burn it."[2]

History of the site

The estate behind the Gasteig was until its demolition in 1979 the location of the Bürgerbräukeller, stage for the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch and the 1939 Hitler assassination attempt by Georg Elser.

A memorial plaque for Elser is located outside the GEMA building. An illuminated information board in the passage next to the Glashalle describes the historical context for the memorial plaque.

  • Main entrance (Glashalle) of the Gasteig
    Main entrance (Glashalle) of the Gasteig
  • The interior of the Philharmonie
    The interior of the Philharmonie
  • The Main Foyer
    The Main Foyer
  • The Black Box studio theatre
    The Black Box studio theatre
  • Concertgoers in front of the Carl-Orff-Saal
    Concertgoers in front of the Carl-Orff-Saal
  • The Municipal Library
    The Municipal Library
  • Exterior at dusk
    Exterior at dusk

References

  1. ^ [1] Munich's Music Lovers Wrestle Over a Controversial New Hall
  2. ^ [2] Controversy over Munich's new planned hall
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