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.
Which shows shouldn’t you miss in February in Berlin? Schmutz are back with the month’s gig guide.
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.
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.
This week’s show features an interview with John Dwyer from Thee Oh sees, plus the usual playlist of synth punk, post punk, Neue Deutsche Welle and new wave tunes.
Each month, in our segment Leitmotifs, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks to creatives in the world of opera and classical music. In this edition, Fredrika talks with award winning opera director Nicola Raab. Her productions have been in opera houses all over the world, including Copenhagen, Valencia, Los Angeles, and Strasbourg.
DJ and producer Shed, aka René Pawlowitz, just released his fifth studio album on Ostgut Ton. “Oderbruch” is an ode to the region his family’s from in East Germany. He joined us in the studio to talk about the music, as well as his first experience in Berlin as the techno scene was igniting.
Gabe Dunn and Francisco Parisi from listings magazine Schmutz dropped by to recommend some live shows for December.
We met up with 5K HD lead singer Mira Lu Kovacs to find out about the band’s jazz roots and their passion for experimenting with sound and improvisation.
Each month, in our segment Leitmotifs, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg talks to creatives in the world of opera and classical music. In this edition, Fredrika speaks with Mena Mark Hanna, Dean of Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.
