FWD - Sven Helbig’s album premiere on Easter Sunday, Booker Stardum is replacing Ka Baird for the Kiezsalon opening in May, tickets are on sale.

 

Dear friends and music lovers, Before we open our Kiezsalon season at Berlin's Zionskirche next month, we’re already looking forward to the premiere of German composer Sven Helbig’s new album SKILLS at this historic site on Easter Sunday, with the award-winning ensemble reflektor.   Sven's works have been performed by renowned artists like BBC Singers, Fauré Quartett, cellist Jan Vogler and conductor Kristjan Järvi. On stage, Sven performs live-electronics and percussion alongside with the ensemble. Find out more about Sven and listen to his new music.     Book your ticket     Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, Ka Baird will not be able to perform at our Kiezsalon opening on 21st May. We are sorry about this, wish her all the best and are hoping to bring Ka back next year.   We are glad to announce that American percussionist Booker Stardrum will fill her slot. Booker was supposed to perform with us in 2020, so we're thrilled he is able to do so now. His music is a personal amalgamation of electro-acoustics, minimalism, ambient, jazz, and contemporary experimental electronic music that according to The Wire — “further solidifies Stardrum’s position as one of America’s most intriguing composers.”   Throughout the last decade, Stardrum has collaborated, toured and recorded with Horse Lords, Lee Ranaldo, Carl Stone, and Weyes Blood amongst others.     Last but not least — tickets for Kiezsalon are already on sale. Four premieres kick-off the new season.   On Friday, May 20th saxophonist and electroacoustic composer Jason Sharp will present his third album on Constellation followed by Catalonian folk duo Tarta Relena. British composer Richard Skelton will perform his poignant landscape-inspired works on Saturday, May 21st with Booker Stardrum closing the night.     Save your Kiezsalon ticket     See you soon, Michael Rosen & team     Sven Helbig w/ ensemble reflektor Sunday, 17th April 2022 Doors 19:00 | Start 20:00 CET Zionskirche | Zionskirchplatz in 10119 Berlin More info: digitalinberlin.de / Facebook Event / How do I get there?     Digital in Berlin c/o Monkeytown Brückenstraße 1 10179 Berlin/Germany mail@digitalinberlin.de     The Kiezsalon is a project by Digital in Berlin. Curated by Michael Rosen and funded by Senate Department for Culture and Europa. Presented by The Wire and taz, die tageszeitung. ...     © 2022 Digital in Berlin     View online-version