To mark the anniversary, the Tonhalle team presented photographs from 100 years of history. A particular highlight was the performance by the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, conducted by their Principal Conductor Adam Fischer, together with the choir of the Städtischer Musikverein.
The Tonhalle was converted into a concert hall in 1978 on the initiative of Helmut Hentrich and comprehensively revitalized in the early 2000s by HPP Architekten. A key focus was the improvement of the dome’s acoustics. The so-called “Klopfgeist,” or “knocking ghost” – a disturbing echo produced by the dome – was eliminated together with acoustic engineers. This was achieved through a complex system of polygonally arranged deflectors, while giving the dome its characteristic starry-sky design.
To this day, the Tonhalle remains a vibrant place for all generations – united by a shared passion for outstanding musical moments.
Images: © Tomas Riehle / Artur | © Susanne Diesner Photography
