Essen Philharmonic Hall

The Essen Philharmonic Hall was re-opened in June 2004 after a two-year period of extensive conversion. Elaborately restored an fitted out with the latest technology, the Philharmonic Hall today is one of the most modern and acoustically perfect concert halls in Europe. As well as providing a home for the classical music concerts of the Philharmonic Orchestra, it is also a venue for concerts of modern music, shows, balls, conventions, seminars, conferences and corporate events. Headed by the Director-General, tenant Theater und Philharmonie Essen GmbH is responsible for the cultural program, while Congress Center Essen handles marketing for the commercial utilization of the ten individual premises within the complex.

HOCHTIEF Solutions is responsible for all commercial and infrastructural tasks in the Philharmonic Hall and for ensuring that the premises can be used 365 days a year. From event organization, lighting and sound engineering through to looking after the artists involved, HOCHTIEF Solutions is in charge of running all events held in the Philharmonic Hall.

Services/Special features:	Event organization and implementation Technical event operation Accounting Looking after artists Cloak-room staff and ushers Commercial building management Security Janitor services Winter service Gardening Lock-up services
Client:	City of Essen
Object data:	Event building Rooms: Alfried-Krupp-Saal (1,906 seats), RWE-Pavillon, Festsaal, event room, 3 special-purpose rooms, 3 club rooms
Managed area:	Concert hall tract 11,450 m2 central tract 7,377 m2