About this Event
On Saturday October 8 we’ll be back at Prenzlauer Berg’s Musikbrauerei for the final Kiezsalon of the year. Be sure not to miss out on three amazing performances from talented American vocalist, composer and performer Holland Andrews, the premiere of Italian piano and percussion outfit Passepartout Duo, and Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Whitney Johnson, aka Matchess.
The 120-year-old Musikbrauerei—the former Schneider Brewery—is the spiritual home of the Kiezsalon series. Hidden away between bustling Greifswalder Straße and the pleasant Volkspark Friedrichshain, it’s a rare building in Berlin, unspoiled by the tide of gentrification.
(they/them) is an American vocalist, composer, and performance artist whose work focuses on the abstraction of operatic and extended-technique voice to build soundscapes encompassing both catharsis and dissonance. Andrews previously performed solo under the stage name and composed music for dance, theater, and film. In 2020 they moved to New York City to participate in the ISSUE Project Room 2020 residency program.
Pianist Nicoletta Favari and percussionist Christopher Salvito make up the . The instrumental compositions and evocative that make up their body of work are all influenced by their travels across the world, and DIY instruments play a vital role in their releases. , the group’s 2020 album release, features compositions written for a portable handmade instrument that accompanied the duo during a month-long train journey across Central Asia.
Thriving on collaboration, violist, singer and keyboardist Whitney Johnson (aka Matchess) has worked in a long list of rock bands and experimental projects, and “has been ubiquitous on Chicago’s underground music scene for more than a decade” – . Her album , was named by as one of the best experimental albums of 2018.
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__Last season, our shows sold out quickly, so we recommend securing your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Do not buy second-hand tickets from strangers – there are scammers around. As part of our safety first policy, tickets are only available online. There is no box office or guest list. Due to the pandemic, changes may be made at short notice. In the event of any changes, we will inform you by E-Mail. Please be aware that format of the event and venue arrangements have been adapted to maximize safety, and we have created a strict Kiezsalon hygiene and safety policy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Musikbrauerei, Greifswalder Straße 23A, Berlin, Germany
EUR 10.00