Latest news
Here is where you can find regular updates on all past and forthcoming construction progress.
Febraury 2021 onwards
Start of roof work
Early 2021 onwards
Start of interior finishing work on the concert hall
Autumn 2022
Opening of the Casals Forum and the study centre
The story so far
27 August 2020
"A Vulnerable Human Being"
The square in front of Casals Forum will be called "Beethoven-Platz". This choice of christening is a reminder of a remarkable connection between Beethoven and Pablo Casals. (article in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on 27.08.2020). Read article
3 October 2019
Construction Site Open Day
The shell of the Casals Forum was complete, providing an opportunity to celebrate with fellow citizens. More
29 September 2019
Topping-out ceremony
Sponsors, donors and project partners, as well as representatives of the Federal Government and State of Hesse, celebrated completion of the Casals Forum shell with a topping out ceremony for the new chamber music hall. More
23 September 2019
“Belief in Beethoven”
Not a place where music passes through, but where it is created: Casals Forum topping out ceremony celebrated as part of “Searching for Ludwig” Festival (article in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on 23.09.2019). Read articel
1 October 2017
Groundbreaking ceremony
Construction of the Casals Forum began with a first symbolic cut of the spade on the site next to Kronberg’s station. More
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