Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra in Warsaw
Foto: Karpati & Zarewicz The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra was founded in 2022 as a reaction to Russia’s full-scale invasion – on the initiative of the Metropolitan Opera New York and the Polish National Opera. It brings together refugee musicians and Ukrainian members of leading European orchestras. Under the conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, who herself has Ukrainian […]
Pierre Boulez – The Path into the Unknown
Composer, conductor, cultural-political figure, human being – who was Pierre Boulez? One of the most important composers of the 20th century; a legendary Wagner conductor, his recordings, especially of classical modernist works, sold hundreds of thousands of copies; he persuaded politicians to build him ideal concert halls and a unique research laboratory for electronics worth […]
Fatherhood – A straight story about a queer family
Three men are expecting their first child. Kristopher, David, and Sindre are all in their early 30s and live together in a multi-partner relationship. Kristopher is the birth father, and together they’re about to face the everyday challenges in the extraordinary experience of establishing a family. Are they ready for what awaits them? World premiere: […]
Konzerthaus Berlin: Season opening concert 2024
Concert to open the 2024 season with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Joana Mallwitz and Sheku Kanneh-Mason (Artist in Residence). Joana Mallwitz leads the Konzerthausorchester Berlin into her second season as chief conductor with a programme of dance music, which she believes is ‘perfect’ for the opening of the season. The new Artist in Residence Sheku Kanneh-Mason […]
Guido Sant’Anna at the Rheingau Musik Festival 2024
The Kurhaus Wiesbaden, a jewel among the festival buildings, is one of the venues of the Rheingau Music Festival. Here, Guido Sant’Anna will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major together with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen under the direction of Jérémie Rhorer. The exceptional young Brazilian talent won the International Fritz Kreisler Competition in 2022. […]
Piero della Francesca – A Pioneer of the Renaissance
“Piero della Francesca – A Pioneer of the Renaissance” explores the life and work of the enigmatic universal genius (1422-1492), who was considered the “King of Painting” between Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo. His masterful control of perspective and proportion revolutionized art and later inspired generations of artists. The film takes us on a visual journey […]
