English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Русский
Music Destinations
Not only do German cities offer up oft-idyllic celebration settings, but each market brings its own special take on the beloved tradition. We invite you to explore a few favorites across five cities.
Tag: Berlin
Music Destinations
Classical Journal / Classical Venues / Classical World
In March of 2017, the classical music landscape in Berlin will become even more spectacular with the opening of the Pierre Boulez Saal, a state-of-the-art chamber music hall founded by Daniel Barenboim, and designed by star architect Frank Gehry.
Classical Venues / Classical World / Editor’s Choice
Behind the grand proportions and Neo-Classical façade of the Konzerthaus Berlin, there lies a lively musical dialogue between old and new. The towering landmark on the elegant Gendarmemarkt square represents...
Read More
Classical Guide / Classical World
Neither a fully-sung drama, nor a play with added songs, but combining the best of both worlds, operetta is often unfairly overlooked or dismissed, but offers an ideal introduction to the conventions of classical music theater for the novice, or simply a charmingly light-hearted night out for the aficionado.
Classical Venues / Classical World / Music Destinations
For classical music and opera, we offer a distilled list of locations on both sides of the former border, where exceptional architecture and inspiring programming come together.
Music Destinations
Berlin famous for its recent past and present, but the city and its immediate surroundings are still home to a number of significant historic palaces which hearken back to the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods.
Classical Venues / Music Destinations
In the three decades following the WWII destruction of all of its main musical venues, the city of Berlin focused on the reconstruction and restoration of these important cultural centers. In some cases, you see faithful reproductions of past architecture, while in others you see striking modernist departures.
Music Destinations
We would like to plead for a kinder, gentler way to experience the remarkable array of buildings produced throughout history in the name of religion. A concert in a church is an ideal way to relieve your tourist angst, and steer clear of the “been there, done that, took a selfie” mentality.
Insider Tips
Read off the beaten path with this guide to some of Berlin’s best theater and museum cafés, places where you might just run into artists or simply sample a slice of culture outside the routine tourist trail.
Classical Venues / Classical World
We invite you to join us as we step inside a typical day from morning to night at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, and appreciate the grand coordination that goes into the running of a successful opera house.