Venues in Erl
Erl is a municipality of 1,400 inhabitants in the Kufstein district in western Austria. Settlement began in the third century; Erl is mentioned in documents dating back to A.D. 788. The village has hosted a Passion play every six years since 1613 as well as the more recently founded summer and wintertime Tyrolean Festival, founded by Gustl Kuhn, which is devoted to classical music and opera.
Erl lies 15 km north of the administrative town of Kufstein in the northern part of the Tyrol, at the border with Bavaria, Germany.
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Venues in Erl (2)
Mühlgraben 56a
The hall of the Festspielhaus is an instrument in itself. Free-standing walls made from Canadian acacia wood enable the building to resonate. On the steep ascending stands which offer an excellent view from every seat and based on a Greek theatre lay-out, there is space for an audience of 732. The acoustics are reputed to be among the best in Europe, since even at capacity the sound is completely clear. Musicians from across the globe appreciate the acoustics and also like to use the hall for their recording sessions. At its opening the orchestra pit was the largest of its kind in the whole world. The stage area is some 450 metres square and continues to be expanded.
Mühlgraben 56
The Passionsspielhaus has since become a landmark for the town of Erl. The aspirational shape of this gleaming white building can be seen from quite a distance. The impressive construction was built according to plans by Robert Schuler.