spreeklänge

Eleven international composers were invited to compose new works for specific locations along Berlin’s largest waterway – as a response to the respective geographical site and urban environment, as well as to local and global knowledge of water and multi-species ecosystems. The “Spreeklänge” create immersive soundscapes whilst also addressing critical reflections such as questions regarding the spiritual significance of water in indigenous communities and the rights and dignity of rivers and non-human beings. The acoustic space spans from Philippine stalactite caves to the sounds of water that can only be perceived through touch, to an encounter with diverse bat species along the Faule Spree. Utopias are staged with singers in rowboats, field names are recited, and a “sound forest” is brought to life by students.