Alte Jakobstraße – Raum IX, Berlin

Historic recording studio of Deutsche Grammophon AG (Deutsche Grammophon-Aktiengesellschaft), after 1937 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, from mid 1930s to end of WWII. The former Zentraltheater in the Alte Jakobstraße – Much better acoustic and technical conditions than in their previous location (from which forcibly removed by authority of the Third Reich). This is where a new high-class repertoire is recorded with works played by BPO and the State Opera Orchestra. The number of conductors already under contract (Paul van Kempen, Carl Schuricht, Richard Strauss) is joined by young Herbert von Karajan, who produces his first recordings ever in the new studio. Soloists performing there are Wilhelm Kempff, Elly Ney, Alfred Sittard, Georg Kulenkampff, Erna Berger, Tiana Lemnitz, Viorica Ursuleac, Walther Ludwig, Julius Patzak, Helge Roswaenge, Heinrich Schlusnus, Franz Völker, and others.