Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Concert hall in Pempelfort district, Düsseldorf, Germany
Description
Tonhalle Düsseldorf is a concert hall in the Pempelfort district with a circular floor plan and a dome rising 31 meters (102 feet) high. The interior provides seating for audiences beneath a ceiling featuring reflective mirror elements that influence light and sound within the space.
History
The building was erected in 1926 as a planetarium for the GeSoLei exhibition and originally served for astronomical projections. After World War II, it was converted into a concert hall, shaping the city as a music venue ever since.
Culture
The name refers to the distinctive hall with its characteristic shape, now regularly drawing music lovers from across the region. Visitors appreciate the combination of historic structure and modern performance use that gives the place its particular identity.
Practical
Access is provided through ramps and elevators that reach all levels of the building. The nearest light rail stop sits directly outside the entrance, connecting the venue with the center and surrounding neighborhoods.
Did you know?
An organ with multiple manuals and pedals was installed in the late 1970s and has since expanded the sonic possibilities during performances. The instrument complements the acoustics of the round hall with warm, deep tones carried through the dome.
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