Every month, opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg hosts “Leitmotifs”, our series on classical music. But this month is different: all three opera houses in Berlin are closed and productions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic…
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.
In the latest edition of our series on classical music, “Leitmotifs,” opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with Dominic Seldis.
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.
Schmutz dropped by to recommend some live shows for March.
We met up with Berlin band Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen to talk punk ethos and why writing song lyrics should take 30 minutes max.
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.
We have a pair of tickets up for grabs to see Philly’s (Sandy) Alex G on Feb 22.
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.
