Konzerthaus [Karlsruhe]
Konzerthaus
Theatre building in Karlsruhe, Germany, opened in 1915
Concert hall, built 1915 by Robert Curjel and Karl Moser. Portico gable sculptures by Karl Albiker. After 1918, used as a second theatre by the Badisches Landestheater companies. In the 1920s, used for summer seasons of operetta performances. During World War II, renamed Capitol-Lichtspiele and used as a cinema. Severely damaged in World War II (inlcuding complete destruction of the façade and portico). Subsequently repaired (without the portico). 1945-1975 used for opera and ballet performances by the resident Badisches Staatstheater companies (1945-1950 also used for drama performances). 1953 major interior rebuilding as a theatre. Re-opened 14 Oct 1953 with Mozart'ts Die Zauberflöte. 1964 installation of a studio stage, opened 15 Feb with James Saunders's Next Time I'll Sing To You (as Ein Eremit wird entdeckt). Closed as a theatre on 29 Jun 1975. 1992-1994 major exterior and interior renovations, reconstruction of the portico (with a relief by Stephan Balkenhol) and re-conversion to a concert hall by Rainer Rupprecht & Partner. Main hall: up to 1045 seats, small hall: up to 200 seats. Used for concerts and congresses.