Berlin. Die Sinfonie der Großstadt in concert

Discover the hypnotic pulse of "Berlin. Die Sinfonie der Großstadt in concert" – a breathtaking live recording of Tobias PM Schneid’s masterful score to the seminal 1923 silent classic, performed by the renowned Staatskapelle Weimar. Witness a city in motion: water transforms into abstract, wavy lines that morph into train tracks as a locomotive glides through a dawn‑kissed landscape, past factory chimneys, high‑rise terraces, and the bustling rhythm of a metropolis that never sleeps. The film, a visionary avant‑garde experiment a century ago, captures Berlin’s sheer modernity – its glittering advertisements, ceaseless traffic, and the kaleidoscope of society from vaudeville to fairgrounds. Schneid’s 2015/16 composition layers dense, evocatively expressive textures against these images, amplifying the metropolis’s heartbeat from sunrise to midnight. As an inviting companion to your viewing, we suggest the storied Berlin novels: Volker Kutscher’s "Babylon Berlin," Erich Döblin’s "Berlin Alexanderplatz" (1929), and Joseph Roth’s "The Spider’s Web" (1923) – works that echo the city's relentless energy and resonate with today’s audiences. Join us in reliving this cultural milestone and explore Details & tickets for an unforgettable cinematic experience.