Berlin Counterpoint,
although a relatively new ensemble, is already turning heads in the
musical world. Through their strong musical ideals, well-thought-out
programming and above all their intense desire to communicate through
music, the six ensemble members are breaking through in the
professional world. Their goal is not only to make classical music
accessible to all audiences, but also to show how important this
language is in the world today. The members have been performing
worldwide as individuals, but joined together to find something more
fulfilling, where the importance truly lies in the joy inherent in the
music, and in communicating that joy to their audiences.
Between them, these six young musicians based in Berlin hold passports
from Romania, Germany, Slovenia, England, the United States and
Turkey. Berlin Counterpoint takes cues from all of these musical
backgrounds to develop a style all its own. The reference to Berlin in
the ensemble's name is not just due to the coincidence of their meeting
there, but to the fact that Berlin is one of the few places where such
a meeting of creative minds from such various backgrounds is not only
likely, but extremely fruitful. It is the modern, multicultural,
energetic and creative Berlin they represent, and with it, a new and
modern Germany. Their sparkling sound, homogeneous virtuosity and
adventurous yet thoughtful interpretations owe much to their adopted
home.
Berlin Counterpoint's ever-growing repertoire, spanning from baroque
era to contemporary music, includes traditional works and arrangements
for wind quintet and piano, as well as members' own compositions and
other new works commissioned from young composers. The group performs
in varying constellations, from duo to sextet, and is open to
collaborations with guest artists.
Since its creation in 2007, Berlin Counterpoint has received great
acclaim for its appearances at many prestigious venues such as the
Sociedad Filarmónica de Bilbao, Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival,
Palau de la Música Valencia, and the Kammermusiksaal of the Berlin
Philharmonic.