Of Gerhard MatzigLong before the construction costs of the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg had increased tenfold, long before the new airport in Berlin became the hot spot of the world, the so-called Schürmann building became the grandmother of all German building scandals. But woe betide if someone from the editor decides to delete the "so-called" from this text. Because, firstly, the scandal on the Rhine is still called exactly that, Schürmann-Bau, and secondly, many years ago the architect Joachim Schürmann was...
Of Cornelius PollmerIn the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie on Wednesday evening last week, a much-noticed disturbance took place. The Saxon State Orchestra wanted to perform Brahms and Beethoven. Shortly before the beginning of the evening, two activists of the "Last Generation" dressed in safety vests stepped onto the conductor's podium, glued themselves to the railing and recited their protest prose. A lot was said about it beyond the concert hall of the Elbphilharmonie because the said railing was surprisingly easy to detach...
In the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie on Wednesday evening last week, a much-noticed disturbance took place. The Saxon State Orchestra wanted to perform Brahms and Beethoven. Shortly before the beginning of the evening, two activists of the "Last Generation" dressed in safety vests stepped onto the conductor's podium, glued themselves to the railing and recited their protest prose. A lot was said about it beyond the concert hall of the Elbphilharmonie because the said railing was surprisingly easy to detach from the...
Status: 11/16/2022 1:22 p.m He is one of the superstars of pop music: Robbie Williams. In the 1990s he was successful with the boy band Take That and for the past 25 years he has been celebrated internationally as a solo artist, above all for his entertainer qualities at live concerts. by Susanne Hasenjaeger Before Robbie Williams will play his greatest hits three times in the Barclays Arena in Hamburg on his anniversary tour in spring 2023, he will be...
Germany Attacks with pepper spray Climate activists paralyze the port of Hamburg - protest against LNG terminals Status: 02:17 a.m | Reading time: 3 minutes Criticism of capitalism plus the demand for more climate protection - several action alliances in Hamburg wanted to score points with this Source: dpa/Bodo Marks "Today we are blocking fossil capitalism," said a spokeswoman for the radical environmentalists of "Ende Gelände". Several hundred demonstrators blocked the rails of the container terminal in the port of...
As of: 04/29/2022 8:54 p.m The light show "Breaking Waves" should be a highlight of the International Music Festival in Hamburg. On Friday, the performances in front of the Elbphilharmonie were canceled for security reasons. listen to post 1 min The decision was made in coordination with the aviation security authorities of Hamburg and Lower Saxony. The security situation was reassessed and the light installation was finally canceled. At the dress rehearsal and at the premiere on Thursday, the art...
The general director of the Elbphilharmonie and the Laeiszhalle in Hamburg, Christoph Lieben-Seutter, will remain the artistic director of the two concert halls for another five years. His contract has now been prematurely extended by five years to 2029. Lieben-Seutter has been responsible for the program of the two Hamburg concert halls since 2007. With a view to extending his contract, the artistic director promised "to further sharpen the profile of the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle and to prepare both houses...
Status: 03/03/2022 10:10 a.m The Russian conductor Valery Gergiev lost his position as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic due to a lack of distance from Putin. Gergiev's performances in the Elbphilharmonie were also canceled. After star conductor Valery Gergiev was kicked out of the Munich Philharmonic, the question now arises as to whether the Russian can expect financial compensation. Peter Raue, a Berlin lawyer specializing in disputes in art and culture, doesn't see it that way. Because Gergiev is...
Status: 03/01/2022 11:52 a.m The Russian conductor Valery Gergiev loses his position as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic due to a lack of distance from Putin. Gergiev's performances in the Elbphilharmonie were also canceled. listen to post 4 mins Valery Gergiev is currently heavily criticized for his repeatedly expressed support for Vladimir Putin and his policies. So far, he has not responded to the request to clearly distance himself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That's why he's losing...
