Walls like snakeskin, a sound reflector that hovers over the concert platform like a UFO, or the naked behind of composer Johannes Brahms: in the Elbphilharmonie and the Laeiszhalle, the architecture is as spectacular as the concert programme. If you want to discover the most interesting corners of the two concert halls, you can join one of the the daily guided tours – or you can discover them yourself online in entertaining short videos with the official Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle guides.
The Elbphilharmonie – All the episodes :English subtitles available. Click on the video settings to activate.
- 01. The roof terrace
- 02. The window profiles
- 03. The seats in the Grand Hall
- 04. The wayfinding system
- 05. The suspension elements in the Grand Hall
- 06. The Foyer of the Recital Hall
- 07. The loggias
- 08. The globe lights
- 09. The wood panelling in the Recital Hall
- 10. The white skin
- 11. The Green Room
- 12. The half-portal cranes
- 13. The artists' dressing rooms
- 14. The yellow boots
- 15. The mounts for the instruments
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16. The toilets
Nothing is left to chance in the Elbphilharmonie – and that means that the toilets are an absolute eye-catcher too. Guide Dorothee tells us all about the special materials used.
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17. The facade
The glass facade is the Elbphilharmonie's ultimate eye-catching feature. And it's not only beautiful to look at, it has practical functions as well, as our guide Katharina explains.
- 18. The best seats
- 19. The route leading to the hall
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20. The reflector
In this episode, guide Katharina explains the huge sound reflector in the Grand Hall.
- 21. The facade elements
- 22. The lighting concept
- 23. The lines of sight
- 24. Patrons and Sponsors