Classical music doesn’t belong behind thick walls; it belongs on the streets, in the neighbourhoods, right among the people – this has been part of our Stegreif identity ever since we were founded. With our new project ‘explore Berlin’, the ensemble is once again straying from the well-trodden paths of the traditional cultural scene and delving deep into Berlin’s districts. We’re breaking with convention and tapping into urban venues where symphonic music has probably never been experienced quite like this before: without sheet music, without a conductor, without chairs – and in constant motion. Yet “explore Berlin” is far more than just an extraordinary concert series; it’s a living dialogue. In every neighbourhood, we blend radical musical performance with in-depth music education. Each neighbourhood concert is accompanied by a music education programme, which we organise directly on site in collaboration with local partners. Here, professionals and the local community come together to break down the barriers between stage and audience. The grand finale? A joint musical and artistic workshop presentation that brings the pulse of the neighbourhood to life. Berlin, we’re right in the thick of it.
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