Elbphilharmonie
Elbphilharmonie
Members of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester gave winners of a raffle and media representatives a backstage tour one sunny afternoon in November 2016.
The tour took place on the occasion of the orchestra’s move to its new rehearsal facilities. Orchestra manager Achim Dobschall explained all about the day-to-day activities here.
Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
Dumbfounded visitors in the Grand Hall.
Backstage with the NDR Elbphilharmonie orchestra - winners of the raffle by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
The musicians offered a glimpse into their day-to-day routines. Left: Sub-Principal Double Bass Katharina Bunners-Goll; right: Academy student Luzia Vieira.
The musicians’ instruments, concert attire and sheet music are transported in the large cases.
The changing rooms and rehearsal rooms are designed specifically for the needs of musicians. The large conductors’ changing room offers plenty of space for concert preparation, meetings and has an ensuite bathroom.
Double bassist Benedikt Kany shows the lockers located in the cello and double bass rehearsal room. Each locker is designed for meeting the needs of the different instruments. Musicians can store their instruments, concert attire and personal belongings in the lockers.
Dave Claessen warms up in the French horn rehearsal room – which has a breathtaking view ...
David Claessen - solo horn player of the NDR Elbphilharmonie orchestra by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
... and some fresh air.
The Green Room is located between the backstage area of the Grand Hall and the foyer. This is where musicians can sign autographs and welcome their fans. This room is also used for meetings outside the concert season.
Greenroom of the Elbphilharmonie by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
Giving interviews is part of being a professional musician. Here concertmaster Stefan Wagner is being interviewed in his changing room, which he shares with concertmasters from other orchestras.
Stefan Wagner - principal concertmaster of the NDR Elbphilharmonie orchestra by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
Downstairs – on the eleventh floor – the NDR is doing the sound recordings of the concerts in their own production studio.
Elbphilharmonie backstage - studio of the NDR by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
David Claessen - solo horn player of the NDR Elbphilharmonie orchestra by Axel Herzig / NDRElbphilharmonie
And sometimes, you just need to relax and enjoy life!
© Axel Herzig / NDR
