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HAUS AM WALDSEE: ZEHLENDORF SCULPTURE PARK RETURNS WITH OUTDOOR ART BY THE LAKE

HAUS AM WALDSEE: ZEHLENDORF SCULPTURE PARK RETURNS WITH OUTDOOR ART BY THE LAKE

Berlin is known for its many parks and gardens. Of those, one of our favorites has to be the listed sculpture park at Haus am Waldsee. Now open for the summer season, the Zehlendorf garden has hosted numerous international artists including Susanne Rottenbacher, Michael Sailstorfer and Barkow Leibinger. The south-western district first developed as a residential area in 1900 before acclaimed architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius and Bruno Taut built dozens of villas for well-heeled city dwellers around Waldsee lake in the 1930s. It was during the in-between phase that Max Werner’s shoreside “Haus Knobloch” was built, in 1922. It’s name now? Haus am Waldsee. Today the house and its surrounding one-hectare sculpture park have been carefully restored under the direction of landscape architect Georg v. Gayl. Two new sculptures, “Orso” and “Lupo” by the artist Peter Wächtler, also currently reside on the site – a beautiful demonstration of how art and greenery can coexist happily.

Text: Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Arundhati Shenoy

Haus am Waldsee Sculpture Park, Argentinische Allee 30, 14163 Berlin–Zehlendorf; map

Tue–Sun, 11–18h

@hausamwaldsee

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INNOVATIVE COMPOSERS AND WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS: A THREE-WEEK PROGRAM OF CONCERTS AT MUSIKFEST BERLIN
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INNOVATIVE COMPOSERS AND WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS: A THREE-WEEK PROGRAM OF CONCERTS AT MUSIKFEST BERLIN

“Your friendly neighborhood new music string quartet” – that is how the JACK Quartet from New York describe themselves. But despite the quaint moniker, the youthful foursome have been taking their cellos and violins far beyond their U.S. hometown. This September, it’s Berlin’s turn to host: the Philharmonie’s Chamber Music Hall will be welcoming JACK for a performance of modern works that includes “Tetras” by Iannis Xenakis, who, besides composing music, worked as an architect under Le Corbusier. The show is part of Musikfest Berlin (27.08–19.09.2022), a three-week program of music organized by the Berliner Festspiele and the Stiftung Berliner Philharmoniker that will bring top orchestras from around the world to the city’s concert venues. Highlights will include a Berlin comeback by Sir Simon Rattle, who will be conducting the London Symphony Orchestra for a concert of dance-inspired works.

The names in the program leave little doubt as to the quality of the music, with Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra among the groups to perform. Led by Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Philadelphia’s finest musicians will celebrate the works of composer Florence Price, the first African-American woman to have a composition played by a major orchestra. The program ends with an epic tribute to another important African-American musician: Charles Mingus, whose works will be played in a two-and-a-half hour concert by the Deutsche Oper Berlin BigBand. It’s a fitting finale to a festival that showcases musical excellence in all its forms.

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Kaupo Kikkas, Roger Mastroianni & Adam Janisch

Musikfest Berlin (27.08–19.09.2022) – for the full program and tickets see the website.

@berlinerfestspiele

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INTO THE WOODS — IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NATURE WITH HEALING WALKS AND MINDFULNESS FROM DREAM LOCAL
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INTO THE WOODS — IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NATURE WITH HEALING WALKS AND MINDFULNESS FROM DREAM LOCAL

The rustling of the leaves, the scent of wood, the lush green of the trees – there is something magical about the forest! And that’s not all: according to one study, just two hours a week in nature can contribute to greater overall well-being. If you’re looking for ways to ditch the city and feed your nature cravings, Dream Local is worth a look. A digital marketplace for trips and experiences, the platform lets you discover the slower side to Berlin and Brandenburg. One of the nature-filled sessions you’ll find is Forest Bathing. Translated from the Japanese term “Shinrin Yoku”, the practice is considered an integral part of a healthy life and involves a mindful stroll in nature with a focus on meditation and breathing. One technique used is Pranayama, a yogic breathing technique that lets you fully absorb the benefits of the clear, pure and healing forest air. For a forest experience that’s all about inspiration, you can also opt for the Creative Forest Bathing course or the Barefoot Hike, which focuses on activating all your senses. Finally, for healing that comes from stillness rather than movement, the Conscious Connected Breathwork is worth checking out. Whichever you pick, it’s the perfect way to escape and recharge before heading back to the city hustle and bustle.

Text: Kate Foran / Photos: Ash Edmonds, Rudolf Jakkel & Cottonbro

Dream Local – Forest Bathing, Conscious Connected Breathwork, Barefoot Hike & Creative Forest Bathing sessions can be booked online.

@dream.local

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DISCOVER FRESH TALENTS: UDK BERLIN RUNDGANG FOR A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT DESIGN, ART AND DANCE
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DISCOVER FRESH TALENTS: UDK BERLIN RUNDGANG FOR A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT DESIGN, ART AND DANCE

This weekend (23-24.07.2022) is all about the arts and looking and listening across borders. Yes: it’s time for the UdK Berlin Rundgang! The four faculties of the Universität der Künste Berlin – Fine Arts, Design, Music and Performing Arts – and the Inter-University Center for Dance, the Jazz Institute Berlin and the Berlin Career College will open their doors for a two-day sneak peek. Take a “fashion walk” at the Institute for Experimental Clothing and Textile Design, explore semester projects and excerpts of final projects by aspiring visual artists, costume designers and dancers, or drop in to observe open rehearsals of the performing arts classes. And when else will you have the chance to partake in a conducting workshop led by Harry Curtis? If you’re struck by creative inspiration after encountering the up-and-coming talents, you’ll also be able to check out everything you need to know about studying at the UdK Berlin yourself. And as is customary in the arts after a successful performance, you can end the evening with music and dance – this time at the Café Joseph garden. This year, there will also be a preview of the weekend’s events on Friday (22.07.2022) at various UdK departments. You’ll need to register in advance for the preview, but no registration for the weekend is necessary. 

Text: Alison Musch / Photos: Kathrin Scheidt, Martin Müller & Nikolaus Brade

UdK Berlin Rundgang 2022; various locations, UdK Berlin
22–24.07.2022 

@udkberlin

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EXPLORING SCHEUNENVIERTEL AND KREUZBERG COURTYARDS WITH MARLENE DIETRICH — PLANLOS.IN PUZZLE TOURS
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EXPLORING SCHEUNENVIERTEL AND KREUZBERG COURTYARDS WITH MARLENE DIETRICH — PLANLOS.IN PUZZLE TOURS

I’m standing at Hackescher Markt, on a mission to help Marlene Dietrich find the missing script for “Blue Angel”. The aim: save the actress’s career. That’s the kind of challenge you’ll encounter when you do a puzzle tour from Planlos.in. The platform offers playful ways to get to know the city, using text messages containing clues and mysterious phone calls to help you solve the puzzle. The game will take you off the beaten track, through hidden backyards and small alleys. Even for seasoned Berliners, there’s still much to discover and learn, because in addition to the tricky clues, Marlene Dietrich and her colleague Frida reveal all sorts of fascinating facts and trivia, like where the name “Scheunenviertel” comes from, or how to dance the Charleston.

The experience is not without its quandaries: mysterious locations and cryptic clues mean it’s easy to lose your way. But should you ever feel lost in the maze of clues and riddles, you can always ask for an extra hint. Planlos.in has been around for a while: already established in Cologne and Munich, the game came to Berlin in 2018. You can choose between three missions, each of which immerses you in a different era and introduces you to a new side of Berlin. The setup is simple: book a tour, put together a team and arrive at the starting address with your thinking caps on. The Planlos.in tours are designed to take two to three hours, but I’d suggest you allow for a little more time. It can take longer to piece everything together, and you might also want to linger at the various stops. So get going, because there’s nothing like the thrill of a successful mission – especially when you get a thank you call from the great Marlene at the end…

Text: Anabelle Grundmann / Photos: Planlos.in & Anabelle Grundmann

Planlos.in tours take place in German.

Puzzle tours include Das Vermächtnis des Kaisers (“The Emperor’s Legacy”) in Kreuzberg and Rennen um die Weltherrschaft (“Race for World Domination”) in Tegel. An overview of the starting points and schedules for the tours can be found here.

@planlos.in

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