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Last Updated: 20070419, mei

Monday, May 7, 08:30 — 11:00

TT6 - WIENER MUSIKVEREIN—THE GOLDEN HALL AND THE 4 NEW HALLS

Abstract:
Creating the four new halls in Musikverein Vienna has been the largest building project since the famous "Golden Hall" was established in 1870. The first intention was the creation of four new rehearsal halls, since Musikverein had already met capacity problems. The excavation for a new Vienna Metro line next to the Musikverein Building triggered the construction of the project, reaching down to as much as 16 meters below ground. In 2000, the architects Holzbauer and Irresberger upgraded the project by “materializing” each hall: The Glass Hall (Magna Auditorium), the Metal Hall, The Stone Hall, and The Wooden Hall. This materialization provided a high representative character as well as a big challenge for the acoustical consultant. The opening of The Four New Halls took place in March 2004.

The technical Tour is guided by K. Bernd Quiring who designed the acoustics of these halls. Acoustical measures are presented and a life chamber music example will be presented in all halls in order to give the opportunity for personal judgements to the participants.