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Portrait of the Alinde Quartett: The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen | Duncan Ward
As part of the Philharmonic "Portrait" series for Wolfgang Rihm, the Alinde Quartet performs his "Concerto" for string quartet and orchestra. Joined by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, the program also features Bartók’s "Pictures from Hungary" and Beethoven’s energetic 2nd Symphony, conducted by Duncan Ward.

Metamorphosen Berlin Orchestra: Seasons Reloaded | Berliner Philharmonie
Metamorphosen Berlin celebrates its 15th anniversary with a special concert at the Berliner Philharmonie's Chamber Music Hall. Featuring works by Vivaldi, Schubert, Tschaikowski, Piazzolla, and Christian Jost, the programme highlights the ensemble’s dynamic range, from Baroque brilliance to contemporary innovation.

Metamorphosen Berlin Orchestra: Seasons Reloaded | Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Metamorphosen Berlin celebrates its 15th anniversary with a special concert at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Featuring works by Vivaldi, Schubert, Tschaikowski, Piazzolla, and Christian Jost, the programme highlights the ensemble’s dynamic range, from Baroque brilliance to contemporary innovation.

Portrait of the Alinde Quartett: Iveta Apkalna
Organist Iveta Apkalna and the Alinde Quartett uniting in the philharmonic "Portrait" series. They traverse musical history from Mozart's church sonata to Philip Glass's minimalist allure and Ottorino Respighi's expressive "Quartetto dorico". The performance concludes with a new work by SJ Hanke, awarded the Hindemith Prize, blending organ and string quartet in innovative harmony.

Boulanger Trio: Boulangerie with Christian Jost
The Boulanger Trio will host its Boulangerie concert series at Berlin's Kühlhaus, featuring composer Christian Jost. The program includes works by Schubert, Jost, and Schönberg, blending classical and contemporary music in the spirit of Nadia Boulanger’s salons, with an opportunity for audience interaction during a post-concert reception.

Portrait of the Alinde Quartett: Children's Concert: Of Dreams, Sounds, Tarantella – A Musical Adventure in Italy
The Alinde Quartet, alongside actor Alexander Wanat, takes audiences on a lively musical journey to Italy at the Kölner Philharmonie. With spirited music, Italian stories, and energetic dances, the concert transforms into a vibrant piazza, creating an unforgettable afternoon for all ages.

Creative Portrait: Chamber Music | Lera Auerbach | Konzerthaus Orchestra
Chamber Music with Lera Auerbach. Featuring Carl Czerny’s arranged version of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor for piano and string quintet and the lush harmonies of Antonín Dvořák’s middle string quintet, this performance promises an intimate chamber music experience. The programme will also include Auerbach’s own works, which are yet to be revealed.

Alinde Quartett: Streichquartett im Kleinen Saal
Alinde Quartett in Konzerthaus Berlin. Program features two of Schubert’s quartets – including the renowned Death and the Maiden – alongside with Streichquartett Nr. 2 - „Sardana-Quodlibet“ (Hommage to Schubert) by Marc Migó.

Creative Portrait: In conversation with Lera Auerbach | Universe
An interdisciplinary portrait evening with music, art and conversation about the diverse inspirations of Lera Auerbach, to whom this year's Creative Portrait is dedicated
LERA AUERBACH Gespräch, Klavier, Komposition und Skulptur
DOROTHEE KALBHENN Konzept und Moderation
Program
Modest Mussorgsky ,Bilder einer Ausstellung" für Orchester von Maurice Ravel (Auszüge)

Creative Portrait: Family Concert with Lera Auerbach and Konzerthaus Orchestra
How varied an exhibition can be! Let's stroll together from picture to picture and music to music. The music composed by Modest Mussorgsky and orchestrated by Maurice Ravel takes us to different countries: to France, Poland, and Ukraine ... It shows certain figures: playing children, a dwarf, a witch as well as enchanted and exciting places such as an old castle and a hut on chicken feet. Even unhatched chicks are part of the game! A pleasure for ears and eyes!
AB 7 JAHRENTHERECONCERT HALL ORCHESTRA BERLIN
JOANA MALLWITZ Conductor
LINDA FICHTNER Violin
Program
Modest Mussorgsky "Pictures of an Exhibition", for orchestras by Maurice Ravel (excerpts)

Creative Portrait: Lera Auerbach and Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin
The Konzerthausorchester, conducted by Joana Mallwitz, will premiere Lera Auerbach's orchestral work 'Labyrinth' (2018) at the 'Projections' festival. Inspired by Mussorgsky and Borges, the piece takes listeners on a mysterious journey with a dream wanderer and mythical creatures.

Creative Portrait: Listen Twice | Concert-Conversation with Lera Auerbach
In this edition, our special guest is Lera Auerbach, the composer, pianist and visual artist whom this season's ‘Creative Portrait’ is dedicated to. Cellist Frans Helmerson performs her cello sonata with the composer playing the piano part.

Metamorphosen Berlin Orchestra at Berliner Philharmonie
The Metamorphosen Berlin Orchestra, featuring distinguished musicians from Berlin's leading orchestras, renowned chamber performers, and international competition laureates, will take the stage at the Berliner Philharmonie.

Portrait of the Alinde Quartett: Dmitry Ablogin
Now, the four musicians use Schubert as a starting point to weave delicate threads into the 20th century: together with keyboard virtuoso Dmitry Ablogin, they turn their attention to the quintets of Schumann and Schnittke.

Creative Portrait: Lera Auerbach Vessels of Light
Our Artist in Spotlight starts her residency 'Creative Portrait' with Konzerthaus Berlin with Anniversary Concert: 70 Years of Yad Vashem with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Joana Mallwitz, and others.

Althafen Foundation Benefit Concert at the Berlin Philharmonie
The Foundation's artistic director, Belarusian-American cellist Mark Prihodko, will be joined on stage by American-Korean pianist Ben Kim (winner of the ARD International Music Competition) and the Alinde Quartet (portrait artists at the Cologne Philharmonie).

Portrait of the Alinde Quartet at Köln Philharmonie
The Alinde Quartet begins their residency at the Kölner Philharmonie with a chamber music program, blending the timeless elegance of Josquin des Prez with the expressive depth of Schubert's String Quartet. In a special highlight, they introduce Marc Migó’s "String Quartet No. 2 'Sardana - Quodlibet'," a piece that bridges tradition and innovation.

Verità Baroque at Kölner Philarmonie
Where does Baroque music belong? Right here, and now. The talented musicians of Verità Baroque, some of whom are also members of the Alinde Quartet, bring the timeless sounds of the old masters to life with a fresh twist for the future.

CELLO DUELLO
"Cello Duello" features Jens Peter Maintz and Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt in a captivating musical duel, where collaboration again takes center stage of the iconic Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

CELLO DUELLO
"Cello Duello" at Konzerthaus Berlin. Despite the competitive name, the two cellists Jens Peter Maintz and Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, engage in a dynamic, fast-paced exchange, creating a thrilling and harmonious performance that delights audiences with its artistry and energy. Programm beinhaltet werke von Haydn, Offenbach, Weber, Paganini und Händel-Halvorsen.

Summer Arts Lounge
This summer we invite you to connect to artist communities through a series of exhibitions, concerts, talks, workshops, and roundtable discussions taking place in the heart of Berlin's Friedrichshain, nestled between the East Side Gallery and the Spree. Together with our partners, we have curated a multidisciplinary program to enrich your summer experience in Berlin.

Emerging Artists Series: "Tonhain Kollektiv"
Emerging Artists Series at the NOACK Bildgiesserei & Galerie, the concert features the Berlin based Tonhain Kollektiv. The program includes works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Penderecki, along with the world premiere of a piece by Leonard Disselhorst, offering a distinctive musical experience with a cello trio.

Emerging Artists Series: "Alinde Quartett"
Emerging Artists Series at the NOACK Bildgiesserei & Galerie: An evening of music by Franz Schubert and Josquin des Prez, beautifully performed by the Alinde Quartet, offers an ideal way to celebrate the arrival of spring. Renowned for their nuanced yet commanding interpretations of the romantic repertoire, the quartet is committed to recording all of Schubert's quartets. The concert will also feature the world premiere of Marc Migo's String Quartet No. 2 "Sardana - Quodlibet".



Emerging Artists Series: "Nürnberg Bass Quartett"
Emerging Artists Series at the NOACK Bildgiesserei & Galerie: four exceptional double bassists from Nürnberg Bass Quartett will come together to celebrate iconic music from the last century. These talented musicians, who frequently perform with orchestras throughout Germany, will showcase pieces by Dvořák, Bruckner, Piazzolla, Barber, and Freddie Mercury, making it a memorable evening of music.