Pierre Boulez Saal

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The Pierre Boulez Saal opened on March 4, 2017 with a concert conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Designed by Frank Gehry, the hall has a unique architectural profile, with its elliptical shape inviting audience and artists to become one community—there is no separation here between stage and auditorium. As the public face of the Barenboim-Said Akademie, the Pierre Boulez Saal enriches the cultural life of Berlin with an outstanding program of approximately 150 events per season.

At the Pierre Boulez Saal, the Classical and Romantic repertoire naturally coexists with classics of the 20th century and contemporary music, including a number of world premieres—an idea most significantly expressed in the concert programs of the Boulez Ensemble, which was founded by Daniel Barenboim. The hall also aims to be a home in Europe for music from the Arab and Persian world and a place for improvised music and jazz. Another focus is on lecture concerts, talks, and discussions. Wherever we may take you: a sense of curiosity and the joy of discovery will guide us.

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