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Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943. It was rebuilt between 1949 and 1954 and completely renovated in 2003 and 2004. The Saalbau Essen is located a little bit south of the city center close to the Aalto Theatre. Since the 2013/2014 season Tomáš Netopil has been the music director of Essener Philharmonic. Also since 2013/2014 Hein Mulders has been the intendant of the Saalbau Essen. "Hein Mulders wird Intendant für Aalto-Theater und Philharmonie in Essen" , Der Westen, 6 June 2018
Gustav Mahler conducted the world premiere of his 6th Symphony here in 1906 at the 42nd Tonkünstlerfestes (sound artist festival) of the Allgemeiner Deutscher Musikverein, followed by Max Reger in 1913 with the world premiere of his Böcklin Suite. The Saalbau was destroyed in World War II on 26 July 1943 together with the city center of Essen.
After World War II, between 1949 and 1954, a modernized version was rebuilt. The most significant attribute of the building was the copper roof of the building. The white hall (Weiße Saal) got a unique ceramic wall from Charles Crodel.C. Steckner, Charles Crodel's monumentale Bildkeramik, Keramos, Heft 164, April 1999, S. 59 ff.
At the main entrance are some small box offices, at the top are some historical candleholders. The box offices were used only for a short time, as they are too small and have no IT connection.
The wardrobe side of the lobby is made from marble, the other sides are made from Concrete.
During an acoustic test it was observed that the steel elements should not be covered for acoustical reasons. Therefore, they are still undisguised and visible. The hall has places for 1906 people. The stage size can be adjusted to the size of the ensemble.
The stage together with the parquet can be adjusted in height to the level of the balcony. Then the hall can be used as a ballroom or as a shareholder venue. The acoustic roof has a diameter of , weighs and can be adjusted in height.
The venue has a height of , the second balcony starts at a height of . At the head end of the venue is the pipe organ from Kuhn. Philharmonie Essen | Theater und Philharmonie Essen (TUP)
The white hall is the medium room. It consists of a ceramic wall from Charles Crodel dating to the 1950s. They are covered with motifs of European myths.
The yellow hall has walls made from citron wood and silk prints by in 1954. The prints show the and the Golden Madonna of Essen. Philharmonie Essen | Theater und Philharmonie Essen (TUP)
The green hall is covered by pear wood. The Bauhaus design was restored during the refurbishment in 2004. Philharmonie Essen | Theater und Philharmonie Essen (TUP)
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