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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.
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.
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.
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