Ian Bostridge & Sir Antonio Pappano at Pierre Boulez Saal

About the Event

Experience opera like never before in this astonishing performance of Schubert's masterwork at Berlin's remarkable Pierre Boulez Saal.

Few singers have tackled Schubert's Winterreise as intensely as English tenor Ian Bostridge: this is evidenced not only by countless performances and several recordings, but also by his celebrated monograph on the cycle, published in 2015. On the occasion of his first recital at the Pierre Boulez Hall, Bostridge will perform Schubert's 'ghost songs' — as the composer himself describes them — together with Sir Antonio Pappano.

Pierre Boulez Saal

The Pierre Boulez Hall is the hall of the Barenboim‐Said Academy. Designed by Frank O. Geary, the hall opened in March 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The hall was named in tribute to French conductor and composer Pierre Boulez, a name suggested by the Argentinian‐Israeli pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. Despite being essentially a chamber venue, the structure has a cuboid shape that can accommodate medium‐sized orchestras, and up to 682 visitors. Architect and musicians alike seek to offer a 360 degree perspective on music, combining styles, cultures and viewpoints in the space.