BOULEZ ENSEMBLE & MATTHIAS PINTSCHER

Labyrinth: Works by Boulez, Pintscher, and Widmann

The idea of the labyrinth has become an enduring philosophical and compositional theme for Jörg Widmann. To date, seven of his works bear this title (the most recent one will be heard in June in the final concert of the season). He wrote Labyrinth IV, which tells the story of the mythical minotaur from the perspective of his half-sister Ariadne, specifically for the Pierre Boulez Saal “with its labyrinthine possibilities. For the singer to be able to wander around the space was what made the piece possible in the first place.” The work received its first performance here in 2019 with Daniel Barenboim and the Boulez Ensemble. That same year, Matthias Pintscher led the world premiere of his piano concerto NUR at the Pierre Boulez Saal. Now he is back on the podium to conduct both pieces. Pierre Boulez’s Sonatine, written in 1946 as one of the composer’s earliest works, completes the program.

Pierre Boulez - Sonatine for Flute and PianoMatthias Pintscher - NUR for Piano and EnsembleJörg Widmann - Labyrinth IV for Soprano and Ensemble *** - ***

Artists/Collaborators: Julia Hamos, Katharine Dain

Next date:

• Date Monday, 16/November/2026 19:30
• Venue Pierre Boulez Saal
• Address Französische Straße 33 D, 10117 Berlin-Mitte