Music Made Flesh at the Philharmonie Berlin

Berliner Philharmonie

The Philharmonie Berlin is a concert hall, but it’s also so much more. It is a symbol of how music and architecture can shape a city’s identity. Since its opening in 1963 it has stood at the edge of the Tiergarten like a golden tent of sound, unmistakable in its bold design. Architect Hans Scharoun […]

Rediscovering Belonging at the Deutsche Oper Berlin

Deutsche Oper Berlin

At its heart, the Deutsche Oper Berlin is a place of belonging. Since opening in 1912 with the premiere of Beethoven’s Fidelio, this institution has invited Berliners and visitors alike to immerse themselves in music, drama, and to those who are sensitive to such things, to their shared humanity. From the creative energy of the […]

From Medieval Roots to Modern Rhythms: Discover Berlin’s Marienkirche

Marienkirche

Things to do near Berlin’s Alexanderplatz Today the Marienkirche stands tall and proud in a vast open space. This, however, is a new situation for this medieval masterpiece. Until the destruction of the war and the rebuilding of the city center, the Marienkirche was surrounded by the heart of the oldest part of the city, […]