Berlin music

Berlin music

At the future site of the permanent Qatar Pavilion in the Giardini, the country's national participation at Venice Art Biennale 2026, named 'untitled 2026 (a gathering of remarkable people)', transforms the pavilion grounds into an evolving cultural meeting place shaped by performance, cuisine, sound, and collective participation. Anchored by a maroon tent-like structure designed by Rirkrit Tiravanija, the exhibition brings together artists, musicians, poets, and chefs from across the Arab world and the broader MENASA region.

“The exploitation of sports and music fans must come to an end. It is unacceptable that tickets for concerts or football games are resold at exorbitant prices on the secondary market. We need clear and effective rules for the ticket resale market that protect consumers and organisers, securing fair prices. Culture and sport must not become a lucrative model for exploitation.”

Custom-made shirts at Gino Venturini, one of the oldest shops in the city, just around the corner from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Once you've been measured there, you don't have to worry about anything anymore and your shirts can be shipped all over the world.

Experience the vibrant spirit of Taiwan! Join us for a world-class performance by the elite dancers of the National Taiwan University of Sport. Through breathtaking choreography, youth, and music, “We Are Taiwan” reveals an island's soul of diversity and freedom. From traditional rhythms to modern artistry, this is a must-see cultural event for all ages.

It's amazing to see so many professionals and artists from across the continent here, said Christine Semba, representative of the Womex international music fair.

Beeple's robot dogs, which include the heads of figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, have been described as a 'dad joke' and a one-liner, provoking mixed reactions from the art community.

The WDC Campus represents the radical ingenuity of the next wave of creators, who perceive design as a transformative tool for society, marking a crucial transition from human-centric to planet-centric design.

Milan Design Week has become a behemoth-ontologically bursting at the seams and drifting from its original purpose as the world's primary agora for innovations in furniture and furnishings.

Sign language is an entirely different medium from spoken language, though both are embodied and occupy phonic and physical dimensions. I asked myself what new aesthetic might emerge from combining them.

The exhibition delves into the multifaceted notion of 'Opfer,' a German term that encapsulates both sacrifice and victimhood, stirring a profound dialogue between devotion and loss.

The film opens with a drone shot of a huge siren in the middle of what looks like a residential neighbourhood, ready to alert residents to heaven knows what threat.

Having built their virtual violin, Makris et al. were able to simulate the sound of a single plucked string—a playing technique called 'pizzicato'—and program it to pluck out several notes of Bach's 'Fugue in G Minor,' as well as 'Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built for Two).'

The worlds that they inhabit seem poles apart. Compared with the storm-ravaged Suffolk coast that curves around John's rugged village, the imposing halls of Otto's college at Oxford are at once grand and isolating.

This fast-paced, one-hour production brings complex characters and high-stakes drama vividly to life, showcasing some of Shakespeare's most eloquent language.

In a letter from Pete Best to his mother, he recalls how he, Lennon and McCartney felt like stars boarding their plane, having been interviewed by a member of the press about them being voted Liverpool's number one band.

"While our response to date may have felt distant or slow, please know that the heart of this institution is devastated. We have not been hiding behind silence but deciding on a path that will bring meaningful action, and answers, for any survivors of sexual abuse."

The program includes works by Lutosławski, who mentored Stucky, who served as a mentor to Phibbs, underscoring the generational impact of music instruction.

Fauré intended for his 1888 Requiem to provide comfort and faith in eternal rest. Rather than including the traditional 'Dies Ire (Day of Wrath),' the French composer offers only the 'Pie Jesu (Merciful Jesus)' in an exquisite treble setting.

Watkins and Bax's playing seems to come from a shared impulse, unflaggingly eloquent without ever seeming to strive for effect, creating a seamless musical experience.

Arvo Part ranks among the most frequently performed living composers of contemporary music worldwide. His technique, known as the 'tintinnabuli' method, crafted a musical language that is distinctive, minimalist and deeply spiritual.

These are two of the oldest choirs in the United States, and two choirs that, I think it's safe to say, have a bit of historical significance, but they've never performed together. This has always seemed like an omission, or an opportunity that was worth exploring.