Elbphilharmonie
Concert hall in Hamburg
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| February 2023 | The orchestra announced the extension of Alan Gilbert's contract as chief conductor through the summer of 2029. |
| 2019 | During a performance of Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde, audience members shouted 'can't hear you' at tenor Jonas Kaufmann, who later complained about the hall's acoustics not being supportive for performers. |
| 2019 | Alan Gilbert became chief conductor of the orchestra with an initial 5-season contract. |
| 2018 | Time magazine included the Elbphilharmonie on its 'World's 100 Greatest Places of 2018' list, praising its unique acoustic design by Yasuhisa Toyota. |
| 2018 | Thomas Hengelbrock stood down as chief conductor one season earlier than originally planned. |
| October 2017 | Alan Gilbert took the title of chief conductor-designate. |
| June 2017 | The orchestra announced the scheduled conclusion of Hengelbrock's tenure at the end of the 2018-2019 season. |
| January 2017 | The orchestra took up residence at the newly opened Elbphilharmonie and formally changed its name to NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester. |
| January 11 2017 | Official opening concert performed by the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra under Thomas Hengelbrock, featuring Benjamin Britten's 'Pan' from Six Metamorphoses after Ovid. |
| November 25 2016 | First public test concert held at the Elbphilharmonie. |
| November 4 2016 | Westin Hamburg Hotel, located in the easternmost part of the Elbphilharmonie, officially opened to guests. The hotel features 250 rooms and 47 serviced condominiums with panoramic views of the Port of Hamburg. |
| October 31 2016 | Official end of construction, with total project cost reaching €866 million. |
| 2015 | Alan Gilbert concluded his role as principal guest conductor of the orchestra. |
| 2014 | Awarded a Grammy in the 'Best Classical Compendium' category for their recording of Hindemith's Violinkonzert, Symphonic Metamorphosis, and Konzertmusik op. 50, demonstrating their exceptional classical music interpretation. |
| August 2012 | Construction costs re-estimated to over €500 million, including expenses for a strengthened roof. |
| 2011 | Thomas Hengelbrock became chief conductor of the orchestra, with an initial three-year contract. |
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