SONGBIRDS

Having just released his album „Hold Fast to Dreams - Songs by Florence Price“, tenor Ted Black gave us insight into the production of a CD, what it means to embrace both opera and art song, and how pop artists like Charli XCX or Beyoncé can inspire classical recitals.

Having had a successful career in both song and opera, singer Matthew Rose talked to us about his own journey to becoming who he is, how he’s passing on his knowledge to the next generation of singers, and what the essence of a performance should be all about.

Intellect and emotion both need their space. Canadian pianist and saxophonist Cole Knutson offers an honest and sincere insight into his passion for music. He discusses the importance of programming in song recitals, how spirituality relates to art, and the diverse range of artists who have inspired his craft.

Guitarist, composer and sound engineer - from pop to folk to rock and back - Fede Paoles does it all, bringing together people from all kinds of backgrounds in their work. In our interview, they tell us about their love for the many colors of music, what it's like to be an instrumentalist in Berlin, and wild stories of pirates at sea.

Justine Eckhaut and Sophia Stern are the artistic directors of the festival "berlied", which was founded in 2021. In our interview they talk about the diversity of this year's program, the creative impulses driving the project, and their approach to providing a platform for various artists and their ideas. Berlied will take place this year from October 9 to 12.