Christian Thielemann live in Berlin

Experience Christian Thielemann live on June 13th

Christian Thielemann will conduct a concert at Bebelplatz in Berlin on June 13, 2027. Thielemann is widely recognized for his interpretations of the German Romantic and early 20th-century orchestral repertoire, particularly the works of composers like Richard Wagner, Gustav Mahler, and Richard Strauss. His conducting style is often described as meticulous and focused on achieving a rich, sonorous sound with a strong emphasis on phrasing and balance. He frequently champions historically informed performance practice while maintaining a distinctly individual approach.

Bebelplatz holds significant historical weight. During the Nazi regime, it served as the site of one of the most infamous book burnings on May 10, 1933. Over 20,000 books deemed “un-German” were destroyed there by students and members of various organizations. Today, a memorial designed by Micha Ullman commemorates this event: an underground library space accessible through a glass plate inscribed with the words "Where one burns books, eventually one burns people too," a quote from Heinrich Heine.