“Talent is distributed evenly, opportunity is not” is the core message of the British initiative ‘Black Lives in Music’, which fights tirelessly for equal opportunities for Black and ethnically diverse musicians (Black People, Indigenous People and People of Colour) in the professional classical and jazz scene. Who is on stage, whose pieces are played? Even in the 21st century, the classical music business is characterized by traditional, Eurocentric mechanisms that repeat outdated structures. What do we need to know, what can we do to break this cycle? Together with Black Lives in Music, the Konzerthaus Berlin has invited concert planners as part of the “Aus den Fugen” Festival in November 2024 to use a historical understanding to set the course for concrete changes in their own institutions - on the way to more equality.

Speakers: 
• Dr. Dr. Daniele G. Daude (Dramaturgy, Musicologist & Theatre Scholar)
• Chi-chi Nwanoku (Chineke! Orchestra)
• Leyla Ercan (Diversity & Arts Consulting)
​​​​​​​• Moderation: Roger Wilson (Black Lives in Music)

Participants in the discussion

• Kunal Lahiry (Pianist)
• Nils Szczepanski (Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra)
• Lena Fankhauser (Violist)
• Prof. Andrea Tober (Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin)
• Elise Brown (Agency Revere Arts)