crescendo - das Musikfestival der UdK Berlin

In the organizer's words:

The crescendo music festival will take place from May 23 to June 6, 2025.

crescendo 2025: InnerStrings

Music speaks to our innermost being. Much of our subconscious is particularly stimulated by it. In the fast pace of our everyday lives, the external and visual often seem to dominate. There is less and less time and space for music. Nevertheless, it is precisely through sound that we find access to the depths of human existence.

We invite you to return to this inner self together at crescendo2025 and to set an example for the immense importance of music and culture, especially in times of crisis. The program will touch on the work of various French composers such as Louise Farrenc, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie and Pierre Boulez. One evening is dedicated to the piano quartets of Mélanie Bonis. Another composer will be portrayed with works by Clara Schumann. The opening concert with the UdK Berlin Symphony Orchestra under Giovanni Antonini will feature Beethoven's Eroica, Joseph Haydn's Sinfonia concertante and Fanny Hensel's Overture in C major. The changing history of our university will be explored in the final concert to mark its 50th anniversary: Music as a bridge-builder and signpost against the racism and anti-Semitism of the latest political developments.

The tried and tested will also be retained. As every year, students and lecturers often work side by side across institutes and faculties to design the programs and all events are free to attend.

Once again, we are expressing the fact that music is not a luxury good, but makes an indispensable contribution to the continued existence and further development of society on a scientific, psychological and interpersonal level.

Let us explore your and our "innerstrings" together. We look forward to seeing you!

Free admission to all events.

A detailed festival brochure has been produced for crescendo25. You can find a digital version of the brochure here.