[DE] "Das, nach zwei historischen Vorgängern an anderer Stelle, dritte Gewandhaus ist der einzige Konzerthausneubau der DDR. Die Initiative zu seiner Errichtung ging von Gewandhauskapellmeister Kurt Masur aus, der während der 57-monatigen Bauzeit eng mit dem Architektenteam zusammenarbeitete. Das "neue" Gewandhaus wurde 1981 eröffnet und beheimatet das Gewandhausorchester. Der Große Saal bietet über 1.900 Besuchern und der Mendelssohn-Saal knapp 500 Besuchern Platz."
[EN] "The third Gewandhaus, after two historical predecessors elsewhere, is the only new concert hall in the GDR. The initiative for its construction originated from Gewandhaus conductor Kurt Masur, who worked closely with the team of architects during the 57-month construction period. The "new" Gewandhaus was opened in 1981 and is home to the Gewandhaus Orchestra. The Great Hall has a capacity of over 1,900 visitors and the Mendelssohn Hall has space for just under 500 visitors."
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