A SPECTACULAR GESAMTKUNSTWERK THE ELBPHILHARMONIE. MORE THAN JUST A CONCERT HALL

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ARCHITECTURE A SPECTACULAR GESAMTKUNSTWERK THE ELBPHILHARMONIE. MORE THAN JUST A CONCERT HALL In the five months since the grand opening on 11 and 12 January 2017, some 300 high-class concerts covering a wide range of genres have enticed nearly 500,000 music lovers into the Elbphilharmonie. In the same period, over 2.5 million guests have visited the Plaza, Hamburg s new public space that offers unique panoramic views over the port and city. The Elbphilharmonie and its architecture are symbolic of the maritime, kaleidoscopic flair of the Hanseatic city, which continually reshapes its future by combining tradition and modernity, and expressing courage, creativity and a cosmopolitan openness. Located in the flow of the River Elbe at the western point of the HafenCity Hamburg, opposite the Landungsbrücken piers and in close proximity to the Speicherstadt, Kontorhausviertel and Chilehaus UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg is positioned between the docks and the city centre, and is regarded as Hamburg s new landmark. The spectacular, 110-metre-high glass facade rises up like a wave of glass, and literally seems to hover above the rugged brick base of the historic quayside warehouse. With seating for up to 2,100 guests, the Grand Hall is the true centrepiece of the concert hall designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. The seats rise in a steep incline to encircle the stage for an entirely new music experience, rooted in acoustic perfection and an unprecedented closeness between artists and concertgoers. An organ with 4,765 pipes also forms part of the Grand Hall. In addition, the complex contains the multifunctional Recital Hall with 550 seats and the interactive»world of Instruments«, housed in the Kaistudios; and there is a hotel with 244 rooms, residential apartments, a multistorey car park, restaurants and cafes.

MUSIC A LIMITLESS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE»There is no light music or serious music, just good music and bad music.«never before has this legendary quotation (which is attributed to Leonard Bernstein) been as true as in the case of the Elbphilharmonie. The guiding principle behind Hamburg s new concert hall can be summed up in two words: good music. The Elbphilharmonie sees itself as a»concert hall for everyone«. Thus the musical programme is structured to be varied and inviting, offering captivating concert experiences to connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Concerts and concertante opera performances in the Grand Hall featuring the world s best orchestras, conductors and soloists represent the supreme discipline. Piano, string quartet and lieder evenings in the Recital Hall offer a more intimate, but no less emotional listening experience. The Hamburg ensembles most notably the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester as resident orchestra in the Grand Hall and Ensemble Resonanz in the Recital Hall play a substantial part in the programme. However, the Elbphilharmonie s programme reaches well beyond the boundaries of classical music. Audiences are treated to jazz and world music by the biggest names in the scene, as well as cutting-edge, intelligent pop, folk and crossover music. Key focus areas and theme festivals ensure that there is a structure to the programme. The Elbphilharmonie wants to make the world of music accessible to as many people as possible. The aspiration is to eliminate entry thresholds and to make those people feel welcome for whom attending a concert is not (yet) a natural impulse. Thus great importance is attached to concerts for children, school pupils and families. The»World of Instruments«, with its wide and diverse range of creative workshops, offers people of all ages the chance to get to know and play all manner of musical instruments. The Elbphilharmonie has even established ensembles of its own. Some of these events still take place in the Laeiszhalle. After all, Hamburg s time-honoured concert hall on Johannes-Brahms-Platz is managed by the same company as the Elbphilharmonie. Together, they guarantee an urban music scene of the utmost sophistication. CONCERT TICKETS www.elbphilharmonie.com Elbphilharmonie ticket shop (ground floor), open 11:00 20:00 daily The box office opens 90 minutes before the start of each concert or event

THE ELBPHILHARMONIE: A CROSS-SECTION 1 MAIN ENTRANCE 2 KAISPEICHER The historic Kaispeicher A with its red brick facade is the foundation that the Elbphilharmonie is built upon. The old warehouse stored cocoa, tea and tobacco until the 1990s. 3 FACADE The facade is composed of 1,100 unique glass elements, intricately curved and with a pattern of individually printed, grey chrome dots. 4 TICKET SHOP at the Elbphilharmonie Opening hours: 11:00 20:00 daily 5 TUBE The slightly curved, 82-metre-long escalator leads visitors to a large panoramic window with a view of the docks. 6 PLAZA Located at a height of 37 metres above ground level, the viewing platform is an open space, accessible to the public. The outside promenade offers spectacular views of the harbour and the city skyline. 7 GRAND HALL The heart of the Elbphilharmonie is the Grand Hall. With a seating capacity of 2,100, the concert hall is structured like a vineyard, with a stage at the centre, surrounded by terrace-like balconies for the audience. 8 ORGAN 9 RECITAL HALL On the east side of the building, the multifunctional Recital Hall offers seating for up to 550 people. The wave-shaped, milled oak wood panelling ensures perfect acoustics. 10 KAISTUDIOS The Elbphilharmonie s»world of Instruments«and wide-ranging music education programme are housed in the Kaistudios on floors 2 and 3. 11 GREVE FOYER The Greve Foyer is the central bar of the Grand Hall foyer and is located on floor 13. Other bars on all floors invite guests to enjoy a drink during the interval. 12 ELBPHILHARMONIE INFO SHOP A vibrant array of exclusive Elbphilharmonie products can be found in the Info Shop on the Plaza. 13 HOTEL The»Westin Hamburg«has 244 guest rooms and suites with fantastic vistas of the Speicherstadt, HafenCity and the River Elbe. 14 RESTAURANT Extending over two floors, the»störtebeker Elbphilharmonie«is easily reached by the Tube escalator. The»Deck & Deli«bistro on the Plaza offers snacks and drinks. 15 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS 16 MULTISTOREY CAR PARK From the car park, which has space for more than 500 vehicles, visitors can access the Plaza, concert halls and restaurant via the ground floor. Herzog & de Meuron / Elbphilharmonie und Laeiszhalle Betriebsgesellschaft mbh Graphic: bloomimages

PLAZA WC 1 i 2 GS KS 4 3 OUTER PLAZA Free WiFi GS Grand Hall KS Recital Hall Video recordings and photography is permitted on the Plaza for private purposes only. Smoking is not allowed. PLAZA FOOD & DRINK HOTEL The Elbphilharmonie s popular public viewing platform serves as a link between the old harbour warehouse and the modern glass structure above it. Up to 15,000 guests visit the Plaza daily to enjoy the breathtaking 360 view of the city and the port from a height of 37 metres above ground level. The Plaza is open from 09:00 to 24:00 daily. Access to the Plaza is regulated by the issue of Plaza tickets. PLAZA TICKETS Available free of charge for a same-day visit from: Elbphilharmonie Visitor Center (Am Kaiserkai 62, open 09:00 20:00 daily) / Plaza ticket machines / info point at main entrance of Elbphilharmonie Book tickets in advance to ensure definite access to the Plaza (booking fee of 2.00 per ticket applies / between 1 day and 16 weeks in advance). Available at www.elbphilharmonie.com (max. six tickets), Elbphilharmonie Visitor Center Ticket holders attending concerts in the Elbphilharmonie Grand and Recital Halls gain admission to the Plaza from two hours before the start of the event. Visitors to the Kaistudios and all other visitors require a separate Plaza ticket. ELBPHILHARMONIE INFO SHOP A vibrant array of exclusive Elbphilharmonie products and souvenirs can be found in the Info Shop on the Plaza. Opening hours: 10:00 21:00 daily DECK & DELI Takeaway bistro. Opening hours: 09:00 24:00 daily THE WESTIN HAMBURG Lobby of the»westin Hamburg«hotel, which has over 244 guest rooms and suites. Contact: info.thewestinhamburg@westin.com; www.westinhamburg.com STÖRTEBEKER ELBPHILHARMONIE HAMBURG The Tube leads diners to the beer-tasting area and the restaurant in the old Kaispeicher. Guests automatically receive Plaza tickets with their reservation confirmation. Contact: info@stoertebeker-eph.com; phone: +49 40 605 338 10; www.stoertebeker-eph.com

I GUIDED TOURS DIGITAL EXPERIENCE ELBPHILHARMONIE GUIDED TOURS PLAN YOUR VISIT Guided tours by day are the best way of getting to know the Elbphilharmonie s unique concert halls and spectacular architecture. The guided tours of the Elbphilharmonie take you through the old Kaispeicher warehouse, the Plaza, the foyer areas and the heart of the Elbphilharmonie, the Grand Hall. TICKETS Tours are generally offered daily. Tour dates are released 12 weeks in advance. All dates and information for individuals and groups, including persons with limited mobility, at www.elbphilharmonie.com Address: Platz der Deutschen Einheit, 20457 Hamburg WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Underground line U3: Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie) (approx. distance 450 m) Underground line U4: Überseequartier (approx. distance 950 m) Bus 111: Am Kaiserkai (Elbphilharmonie) (approx. distance 150 m) Bus 6: Auf dem Sande (approx. distance 550 m) Ferry 72 (from Landungsbrücken pier): Elbphilharmonie (approx. distance 80 m) Concert tickets may be used on public transportation for one round trip to the Elbphilharmonie (valid in the HVV-Gesamtbereich incl. Schnellbus) on the day of the event. BY BIKE City cycle (Stadtrad) stations: Baumwall and Am Kaiserkai / Großer Grasbrook There are cycle stands in front of the Elbphilharmonie. BY CAR Multistorey Car Park in the Elbphilharmonie: Short-term parking (Parking A): 4.50 per hour or part thereof (max. 50.00 daily) Hotel / VIP on basement floor (Parking B): 5.00 per hour or part thereof (max. 60.00 daily) Speicherstadt Multistorey Car Park: Am Sandtorkai 6 (approx. distance 750 m) Überseequartier Underground Car Park: Überseeallee 3 (approx. distance 850 m) WC 4 3 6 i 8 2 1 U3 5 DIGITAL EXPERIENCE Join the Elbphilharmonie s social media communities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to stay up to date and take a look behind the scenes at Hamburg s new landmark, while the Elbphilharmonie blog explores events, shares background stories and broadcasts selected concerts live: www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/worldwide Main Entrance Entrance to Ticket Shop / Lifts to Kaistudios, Plaza, Car Park GROUND FLOOR 7 PLATZ DER DEUTSCHEN EINHEI T U4 Tube Car Park Entrance Photo Booth / Guestbook Hotel Entrance Elbphilharmonie Ticket Shop Plaza Tickets Elbphilharmonie Visitor Center Ferry Concert Tickets

IN THE VICINITY OF THE ELBPHILHARMONIE The Elbphilharmonie lies at the tip of the HafenCity, Hamburg s newest neighbourhood that combines modern architecture and historic charm. Encounter the extraordinary in the Speicherstadt UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Überseequartier, and the Magellan and Marco Polo Terraces. Plenty of cafes and restaurants, shops and museums are on offer nearby to round off your exciting day trip to the Elbphilharmonie. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Discover 3,000 years of shipping history spread over 10 floors http://www.imm-hamburg.de/international/en MINIATUR WUNDERLAND The largest model railway in the world www.miniatur-wunderland.com HAFENCITY INFOCENTER KESSELHAUS Learn about the history of the HafenCity www.hafencity.com MORE INFORMATION AT www.ueberseequartier.de www.hamburg-travel.com or phone +49 40 300 517 01

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