provide the best preconditions for concerts and music theatre. The possible adjustments relate to the ceiling, the walls and the proscenium arch. The concert shell is an essential component of the acoustics. The iron curtain of the Große Saal was designed by the artist Eva Schlegel. It separates the audience from the stage. The size is 20 m width and 10.5 m height. It shows the biggest picture of the country and weighs 14.5 tons. Besides the big hall there is the Box. A "stage direction gallery" at the east end of the hall holds the technical equipment. For smaller performances there are two rehearsal stages available: Rehearsal stage 1 also serves as a concert or lecture hall. It is decorated throughout with black wood panelling. The glazed south façade can be completely darkened by means of wooden slats. The seating is flexible and can be adapted to various types of events (up to 100 seats). Rehearsal stage 2 is directly above Rehearsal stage 1 and has the same dimensions. It is primarily conceived as a ballet hall, but can also be used as a concert or lecture hall. The ceiling is partly constructed of glass, allowing views of the sky. The technical facilities are identical to those of the Schönberg-Saal. External links Festspielhaus St. Pölten Joachim Schloemer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / East-man Maurizio Grandinetti Daily CyberSoaps of CyberLab 2010 Theatres in Austria Sankt Pölten Buildings and structures in Lower Austria Tourist attractions in Lower Austria