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Every fortnight, on Wednesdays, students from Berlin's universities present themselves to the public in the Curt Sachs Hall of the Museum of Musical Instruments. Booking: Issue of free tickets from 2 pm at the museum box office. Please note the current... moreabout: Jour Fixe - Music in the afternoon
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The JAM Youth Ensemble for Early Music was founded in 2024 by the Berlin State Music Council and brings together young musicians aged between approximately 12 and 24. Under the artistic direction of Katharina Bäuml and Hille Wippermann, they engage intensively... moreabout: JAM Early Music Youth Ensemble
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This concert takes you right to the heart of the vibrant musical life at the transition from the Baroque to the Galant style. The focus is on the major cities of London, Amsterdam and Paris. Musical life in London during the 18th century was dynamic,... moreabout: Sound Spaces: A Prima Vista
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With a host of indoor and outdoor activities, the neighbours of the Kulturforum are once again inviting visitors to enjoy a day in the countryside in 2026. This year, the focus is on architecture. The SIM is offering two guided tours of its building,... moreabout: A day out in the countryside at the Kulturforum
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Talk and Music with Prof. Dr Conny Restle, Dr Yongfei Du and Dr Sydney Hutchinson. Moderator: Dr Maurice Mengel. moreabout: Accordion Controversies
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When we hear a sound, air moves – just like waves in water. Imagine blowing into a flute or singing: when you do this, you set the air in motion. This air begins to vibrate. The vibrations travel through the air until they reach your ear, and your brain... moreabout: Blowing Horns and Trumpets, Singing and Making Music
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The harmonium was developed in Europe in the 19th century and quickly found its place in churches and salons. During the colonial era, it made its way to India, where it was redesigned: instead of foot pedals, it is played with a hand bellows—ideal for... moreabout: Yoga at the MIM
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There are around 800 historical musical instruments to admire in our museum. These include unique treasures such as the harpsichord owned by Johann Sebastian Bach's family, transverse flutes from Frederick the Great and a traveling harpsichord that belonged... moreabout: Ask me!
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What might the world have sounded like centuries ago? We can’t travel back in time – but music brings us surprisingly close to the past. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the soundscapes of bygone eras: from the first simple melodies of the Stone Age,... moreabout: A Journey Through Time With Sound
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In *When I Was Dead* (1916), an angry husband fakes his own death following an argument with his wife. To prevent his mother-in-law from remarrying his wife, he returns to his own household unrecognised and disguised as a servant Fed up with the restrictions... moreabout: Wednesday Night Cinema: E. Lubitsch – "When I Was Dead" (1915) / "I Don’t Want to Be a Man" (1918)
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A business trip takes the unsuspecting estate agent Hutter from the port city of Wisborg to Transylvania. There, he signs a contract with the sinister Count Orlok for the purchase of a property in his home town. The next morning, Hutter wakes up with... moreabout: Wednesday Night Cinema: F. W. Murnau – Nosferatu (1921)
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At the Musical Instrument Museum of the State Institute for Music Research, Heidi von Rüden Shakibi is responsible for the restoration of plucked string instruments. She is responsible for more than 800 harps, guitars, mandolins, lutes, theorboes, zithers... moreabout: “Up Close” – European Restoration Day
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Which instrument guarantees a successful party? Together we go on a discovery tour in the museum. The instrument should be loud, easy to carry, simple to play—and above all, spread good cheer. Along the way, we try out different instruments and consider:... moreabout: Loud and Cheerful: Which Instrument Suits Your Party?
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Music played a role in 20th-century political resistance that should not be underestimated. It can give a voice to the oppressed and foster a sense of community. This is particularly evident in the songs of the labour movement of the 1930s, as well as... moreabout: Sound Spaces: "I Can’t Keep Quiet"
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Without a musical score as the basis for what is being played, we would not speak of musical interpretation in the strict sense. Nor would we speak of interpretation without a certain degree of artistic and confident disregard for the conventions set... moreabout: Sound Spaces: Playing with Text
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