Raving on in quarantine with ‘United We Stream’
We caught up with Clubcommission spokesman Lutz Leichsenring on Skype to find out how Berlin’s clubs and DJs are dealing with the coronavirus lockdown through the platform #UnitedWeStream.
Leitmotifs: All about that bass – Dominic Seldis on musical blessings and theatrical success
In the latest edition of our series on classical music, “Leitmotifs,” opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis.
Composer, innovator, musical radical: Upcoming festival celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday in experimental style
This year marks 250 years since the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. One of the many events happening in Berlin to mark the occasion is Labor Beethoven 2020, a contemporary reflection on the composer’s musical experimentation, which was radical for the time.
Bedroom pop, psych funk and jazz: Schmutz tells us about their favorite Berlin gigs this March
Schmutz dropped by to recommend some live shows for March.
Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen on punk ethos and the perils of overproduction
We met up with Berlin band Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen to talk punk ethos and why writing song lyrics should take 30 minutes max.
Caligari rises again with a rejuvenated score at Babylon
On Feb. 27, 1920, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” was screened in Berlin for the first time. Now, to mark the occasion, Babylon will be screening the film with a very special live score. We found out more.
Leitmotifs: Talking to soprano Alma Sadé
Every month, Fredrika Brillembourg delves into the world of opera and classical music. In the latest segment of our series “Leitmotifs,” Fredrika talks with soprano Alma Sadé. Sadé has been with the Komische Oper ensemble since 2014 and is known for roles such as Maria in “West Side Story” and Hodel in “Anatevka,” among others.
Doo wop, folkiness, and glam-pop Australians: Schmutz is back with February’s unmissable gig guide
Which shows shouldn’t you miss in February in Berlin? Schmutz are back with the month’s gig guide.
‘The opera machine is not looking for disruption’: Opera Lab Berlin on breaking down traditional musical theater works
Opera Lab Berlin is a free-form ensemble that breaks down traditional music theater. We caught up with artistic director Evan Gardner prior to the world premiere of their new show “ODYSSEY: Dead Men Die,” which promises to be “an apocalyptic journey” encompassing Homer, James Joyce and Hollywood.
Singer-songwriter Jackson Dyer on his debut album ‘Inlet,’ an ode to Australia and Berlin
Berlin-based musician and producer Jackson Dyer joined us in studio to talk about going home to Australia to record his debut album, while still feeling the call of Berlin.
