
The Elbphilharmonie – opening concert
Documentary · Music
Overview
One of the best concert halls in the world is to be built. The development process of the Elbphilharmonie. Over a period of eleven and a half years, the largest construction site in Hamburg is documented by all its ups and downs.
Top Cast
Pierre De Meuron
Pierre De Meuron
Pierre De Meuron
Alexander Gérard
Alexander Gérard
Alexander Gérard
Thomas Hengelbrock
Thomas Hengelbrock
Conductor
Thomas Hengelbrock
Conductor
Jacques Herzog
Jacques Herzog
Jacques Herzog
Christoph Lieben-Seutter
Christoph Lieben-Seutter
Christoph Lieben-Seutter
Karsten Masuhr
Karsten Masuhr
Karsten Masuhr
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