Creative Portrait: Lera Auerbach in Konzerthaus Berlin
artist in spotlight
Portrait residency by Konzerthaus Berlin encompasses orchestral premieres, chamber recitals, and multimedia collaborations
Each event revealed different aspects of Auerbach’s creativity—composer, pianist, painter—culminating in a comprehensive exploration of her oeuvre
about
Status
Archive, 2024/2025
Location
Berlin, Germany
Focus Areas
Contemporary Classical Music, Live Performance, Artistic Residency, Experimental Programming
Featuring
Lera Auerbach
Key Partnerships
Konzerthaus Berlin
Press Kit
Mission
This season-long spotlight invites audiences into the multidisciplinary world of Lera Auerbach, offering a deeper appreciation of her boundary-pushing work across music, poetry, and visual art. The initiative reveals the transformative power of an artist who bridges tradition and innovation with striking clarity.
Approach
Through a curated sequence of performances and events at the Konzerthaus Berlin, the program showcases Auerbach’s creative range—from chamber ensembles to symphonic premieres—while highlighting the interplay between her musical, literary, and visual expressions. Each event opens a new window into her imaginative universe.
Impact
By bringing Auerbach’s multifaceted artistry into focus, the project deepens public engagement with her evolving narrative and fosters meaningful cultural dialogue. Audiences encounter both new and landmark works, forming lasting connections with her process and the broader artistic community.
quotes
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Lera Auerbach is one of the most productive composers of our time. She counters the horrors of the world with beauty and keeps the memory of bloody history alive. In symphonies, paintings, poems.
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With Vessels of Light, Joana Mallwitz and Lera Auerbach delivered what was hailed as the concert of the year in Berlin—an emotionally charged performance that resonated far beyond the concert hall.”
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