‘Talent is evenly distributed, 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in the 21st century, the classical music business is characterised by traditional, Eurocentric mechanisms that repeat outdated structures.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, Konzerthaus Berlin invites concert organisers to set the course for concrete changes in their own institutions based on a historical understanding - on the way to more justice.

Speakers include: Elise Brown (Agentur Revere Arts), Dr. Dr. Daniele G. Daude (Dramaturg, Musicologist & Theatre Scholar), Leyla Ercan (Diversity & Arts Consulting), Lena Fankhauser (Violist), Kunal Lahiry (Pianist), Chi-chi Nwanoku (Chineke! Orchestra), Nils Szczepanski (Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra), Prof. Andrea Tober (Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin), Roger Wilson (Black Lives in Music).

Moderated by Roger Wilson

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours, limited number of participants.

In English and German. If you are interested, please contact intendanz@konzerthaus.de

In co-operation with Black Lives in Music