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The Tivoli Concert Hall has re-opened
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Thursday, January 26 2006
10 months of building and refurbishing have resulted in a more beautiful, larger and more accessible Concert Hall, which re-opened on 6 November 2005. Among the Concert Hall's new attractions is the Tivoli Aquarium, Europe's longest salt water aquarium holding approx. 1600 tropical fish and sharks.
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The Tivoli Concert Hallwas built in 1956 and designed by Hans Hansen and Frits Schlegel - the largest, most up-to-date concert hall in northern Europeat the time. It has been a priority to preserve the hall's original style and unique acoustics, whereas seating comfort, accessibility, backstage facilities and areas for the general public have been improved. The refurbishment of the Tivoli Concert Hall has cost DKK 125 mill. and has been planned and designed by architects 3 x Nielsen.
A high priority in planning the project has been to improve the circumstances for Concert Hall visitors, meaning that the size of the public areas has been increased to 1300 sq.m. This has been achieved by rebuilding the basement level, turning it into the Aqarium Foyer, housing Europe's longest salt water aquarium as well as cloakroom and toilet facilities. The Aquarium Foyer is open all day for Tivoli's visitors (unless a private function is taking place), so the Concert Hall will be included in the Tivoli Gardens experience, even when no concerts are being held. Approx. 1600 fish, rays and sharks inhabit the aquarium, which is a copy of a tropical reef.
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The Rotundais a brand-new foyer (700 sq.m.) next to the existing building. The circular glass building serves as the new main entrance into the building and has a café, a two-storey bar and a view of Tivoli. From the core of the building light beams out, reflecting in the long strips of twisted aluminium which adorn the façade of the building. The light changes colour, thereby creating - according to Danish daily newspaper Berlingske Tidende - a most fortunate mix of modern design and Tivoli style.
On the top floor of the Concert Hall the Balanchine Lounge overlooks Tivoli's open-air stage and central fountain. The Lounge is furnished with contemporary Danish design and a piece of art has been commissioned especially for the new Lounge. The work by Maja Lisa Engelhardt consists of two large panels of glazed ceramic tiles interpreting 'sky and earth'.
The improved conditions for the general public also include improved accessibility for disabled visitors. Frits Schlegel and Hans Hansen's Concert Hall incorporated trail-blazing ideas in 1956 with regard to effortless architecture and modern building techniques, but back then accessibility for disabled persons was not on the agenda and was accordingly not incorporated into the architectural features. DKK 10 mill. have been earmarked to improve these very conditions, and accessibility has been planned from the outset, so the solutions are integral project elements. The refurbished Concert Hall will have several toilets and lifts for disabled persons, as well as a level-free access to almost the entire building.
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The hallitself and its unique acoustics have been kept intact, but all surfaces have been livened up and the seats renovated and reupholstered. A new orchestra pit to accommodate 80 musicians has been established almost two metres below the level of the stage. The orchestra pit can be established when the need arises - such as for visiting performances by major, international ballet companies.
The office building facing Tietgensgade, which was built as part of the 1956 Concert Hall, has been replaced by a new glass building. This building will house a Wagamama restaurant and will be finished 1 April 2006.
The current arcade, allowing you easy access from one part of Tivoli to the other, stays, so the new building rises from one storey over the arcade, where the Lumbye Hall, a flexible rehearsal hall (440 sq.m.), has already been well received by the musicians of the Tivoli Symphony Orchestra as well as the dancers of the New York City Ballet. The building will also include meeting rooms and a canteen for Tivoli's staff.
The Concert Hall summer programme 2006 will be published in March 2006.
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More details can be obtained by contacting:Tivoli
Tatjana Vang
Pess coordinator
+45 3375 0711
tv@tivoli.dk
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