![]() | Berlin: Maxim-Gorki-Theater |
Country: Germany (Deutschland) State: Berlin City: Berlin Location: Mitte, Am Festungsgraben 2 (off Unter den Linden, behind the Neue Wache) Built 1825-1827 as "Haus der Singakademie für Musik- und Kulturgeschichte" by Karl Theodor Ottmer (using a design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel). Opened 8 Apr 1827 with a mass by Carl Friedrich Fasch and a chorale by Carl Friedrich Zelter. Used as concert hall by the Singakademie choral concerts and for scholarly lectures (e. g. by Alexander von Humboldt). 1848 rebuilding by H. Bürder, subsequently used for conventions of the Nationalversammlung. 1865 interior alterations by Martin Gropius, installation of a concert organ. 1875 extension by a staircase wing by M. Helwig. 1888 interior alterations and extension by a second staircase wing by Reimer & Körte. Destroyed by bombs on 22 Nov 1943. 1947 rebuilding of the exterior and conversion to a drama theatre (including the addition of a fly tower) by Fritz Bornemann and Rey. Subsequently operated as a theatre by the neighbouring "Haus der Kultur der Sowjetunion". 1952 renamed "Maxim-Gorki-Theater" in honour of the Russian writer, Maxim Gorky (1868-1936). Re-opened 30 Oct 1952 with "Für die auf See". Since then used as a drama theatre by the resident company. 441 seats. Notable world premieres:
Links: www.gorki.de, Wikipedia |
![]() Reverse Text: "Vor 200 Jahren, am 24. Mai 1791, gründete Carl Friedrich Fasch einen Chor, der Vorläufer der Sing-Akademie war, die noch heute ein fester Bestandteil des Berliner Musiklebens ist. Die Karte zeigt die 1824-1826 erbaute Sing-Akademie im Jahre 1842." Stamp: "Deutsche Bundespost, 200 Jahre Sing-Akademie zu Berlin" Postmark: "Erstausgabetag, 1000 Berlin 12, Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, 9.4.1991" Publisher: Deutsche Maximumkarte, Edition Maxiphil, Bund 33/91, 9.4.1991 Type: Maximum Card Size: Modern Not sent. Detail: ![]() |
![]() Picture: interior of the Sing-Akademie during the 1848 Nationalversammlung Front Text: "200 Jahre Sing-Akademie - Ersttagsbrief - First Day Cover" Reverse Text: history of the Sing-Akademie, and a short notice mentioning the designer of stamp, postmark, and first day cover, Prof. Fritz-Dieter Rothacker Stamp: "Deutsche Bundespost, 200 Jahre Sing-Akademie zu Berlin" Postmark: "Erstausgabetag, 1000 Berlin 12, Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, 9.4.1991" Publisher: Deutsche Bundespost; Künstler-Ersttagsbrief 17/1991 Size: 16.4 x 9.5 cm |
![]() Reverse Text: "Vor 200 Jahren, am 24. Mai 1791, gründete Carl Friedrich Fasch einen Chor, der Vorläufer der Sing-Akademie war, die noch heute ein fester Bestandteil des Berliner Musiklebens ist. Die Karte zeigt die 1824-1826 erbaute Sing-Akademie um 1930." Stamp: "Deutsche Bundespost, 200 Jahre Sing-Akademie zu Berlin" Postmark: "Erstausgabetag, 5300 Bonn, Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, 9.4.1991" Publisher: Hagenbach Maximumkarten, Bund 33a/91, 9. 4. 1991 Type: Maximum Card Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Haus der Kultur der Sowejtunion, Berlin; Bz. F. (203) Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Berlin, Maxim-Gorki-Theater" Publisher: VEB Volkskunstverlag, Reichenbach i. V.; V 11 28 A 246/57 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Sent: from Berlin to Plauen i. V., 1962 |
![]() Reverse Text: "Berlin - Hauptstadt der DDR - Maxim-Gorki-Theater, Berlin - Stolica GDR - Teatr im. Maksima Gorkovo" Publisher: VEB Bild und Heimat, Reichenbach i. V.; V 11 50 A 1 B 22 73 Size: Modern Sent: from Berlin to Lübeck, 1977 |
![]() Publisher: Maxim Gorki Theater, Berlin; Cyprint.de von Dinamix Type: Advertisement Card Size: Modern Not sent. |
For other postcards of this theatre, see Berlin: Cards showing various theatres.
Permanent link: https://www.andreas-praefcke.de/carthalia/id/1653 |