Sun, May 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM
OPEN HOUSE
A DAY OF MUSIC BY ELLIOTT CARTER
Pierre Boulez Saal
Elliott Carter was a phenomenon. The New York–born composer (1908–2012) lived to the age of 103, and his creative powers remained undiminished to the end. The Pierre Boulez Saal now opens its doors for an entire day of music by Carter for audiences of all ages.
In the concert hall itself, the Arditti Quartet—celebrated around the world for its interpretations of contemporary music—will perform all five of Carter’s string quartets.
Under the title “Carter for Kids,” the public of the future will get to experience Carter’s music in special young people’s concerts in the Mozart Auditorium of the Barenboim-Said Akademie.
The students and faculty of the academy invite you to discover a few of Elliott Carter's short solo works. These "Listen-Up" Concerts will allow you to experience the pioneering spirit and will that the composer shares with the members of the academy.
All visitors are invited to explore the academy building and the Pierre Boulez Saal.
Admission to all events is free, tickets for the string quartets and the children’s concerts are available at the box office one hour before the concerts. The house will be open from 11am to 7pm (up to maximum capacity of visitors), with doors to the hall and auditorium opening 15 minutes prior to each event. All seating is by general admission.
Carter for Kids
11.45am
1.45pm
3.15pm
4.45pm
Mozart Auditorium. Suitable for children from 6 years to 14. Admission for 1 adult only if accompanied by at least 1 child. In German.
"Listen-Up" Concerts
11.45am
12.15pm
12.45pm
1.15pm
3.15pm
3.45pm
4.15pm
4.45pm
Duration: 3-10 min. General admission according to number of seats available, no tickets required.
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How to get there
Pierre Boulez Saal
Barenboim-Said Akademie
Französische Straße 33d
10117 Berlin, Germany
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Public transport
U-Bahn U2 Hausvogteiplatz (350m) U5 Museumsinsel, U6 Unter den Linden (600m)
Tram M1, M12 Mitte / Am Kupfergraben
Bus 147 Werderscher Markt (100m), 100, 300, N5 Staatsoper (300m)
By Car
Q-PARK parking garage Unter den Linden / Staatsoper
Bebelplatz 2
10117 Berlin
Theatre tariff (5:30 pm – 11:30 pm by prepayment): €10
More information on getting there by public transport, bike, or car is available on our Getting there page.
Opening Hours
Box Office
Monday to Friday 2 pm to 6 pm
Closed on weekends and holidays
On performance days, the box office is open one hour prior to an event on weekdays and two hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Papagena Call Center
Ticket hotline +49 30 4799 7411
Monday to Saturday 9am to 8pm
Sunday and public holidays 2pm to 8pm
Food & Drinks
Casalot Catering welcomes Pierre Boulez Saal visitors before and after concerts, serving a variety of dishes of Arab cuisine.
On concert nights, the catering opens one hour before the start of an event and remains open after the performance. You may also place pre-orders for intermission right at the counter.
More info on our catering here.
Accessibility
To book wheelchair-accessible seating, other seats for visitors with disabilities, or companion seats, please contact us directly.
+49 30 4799 7411 | tickets@boulezsaal.de
All wheelchair seats are accessible by elevator. All visitors, including patrons using a wheelchair, will enter the Pierre Boulez Saal through the main entrance. Tickets will be checked at the hall doors.
In order to make access as easy as possible, we kindly ask that you inform us of your requirements when booking your tickets.
Restrooms for visitors with disabilities are located in the basement and on the balcony level and are accessible by elevator.
Four parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are available on the street Hinter der Katholischen Kirche.
