Gasteig [Au-Haidhausen]
Gasteig
theatre building in Au-Haidhausen, Germany
bouwwerk in Duitsland
Cultural complex, built 1978-1985 by Raue, Rollenhagen und Lindemann architects. The name Gasteig is an old local placename meaning steep track. The complex includes a folk high school, the city library, a conservatory and several halls: Philharmonie: Home to the Münchner Philharmoniker. 2387 seats. Organ by Orgelbau Klais, 1985. Carl-Orff-Saal: Chamber concert hall, named in honour of the German composer Carl Orff (1895-1982). 528 to 598 seats. Black Box: 120 to 225 seats (+ 20 standing) Kleiner Konzertsaal: Chamber concert hall. 191 seats.