What's Up in Germany's capital this March!

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Metropolis
Through April 25


"Metropolis" by German director Fritz Lang was one of the most expensive silent movies of all times and has become one of the most influential science fiction films in film history. On the occasion of the successful reconstruction of the original version of "Metropolis," which premiered in 1927 in Berlin, the Berlin Film Museum presents props, costume designs and excerpts of Lang’s screenplay. The exhibition will also feature the restored film scenes, which were found in Buenos Aires in 2008. For more information, visit deutsche-kinemathek.de.


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Bestiary
Through May 24

Unique to the current art scene, American painter Walton Ford continues the tradition of 19th century animal drawings. However, far from accurate documentation Ford's animal scenes mix historical facts, scientific research and surreal imagery. His brilliant bestiaries can be considered a satire on environmental exploitation. For more information, visit hamburgerbahnhof.de.


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March Music
March 19-March 28


Under the motto "Utopia (Lost)" the March Music Festival for contemporary classical music will present operatic and orchestral works dealing with our modern notion of utopistic visions. Salvatore Sciarrion, James Clarke, Olga Neuwirth and Isabel Mundry will be among the composers, whose music will be performed as part of the festival. For more information, visit berlinerfestspiele.de.


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Reopening of Nikolai Church
March 21


After two years of reconstruction work, Berlin’s oldest church will open its doors for the public again. Built between 1220 and 1230, the church serves as a museum and concert hall today. A permanent exhibition traces the history of the church and lives of persons associated to the building throughout the centuries. For more information, visit stadtmuseum.de.


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Berlin Festival Days
March 26-April 5


A few months before the Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin State Opera) will be closed for reconstruction work, the Berlin Festival Days will assemble an impressive lineup of singers and conductors. Among the performing aritsts will be Anna Netrebko, Placido Domingo and Rolando Villazón. For more information, visit staatsoper-berlin.org.


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Impro 2010
March 26-April 3


The International Improvisation Festival annually presents the world's most spontaneous theater ensembles. This year for the first time, festival organizers have also chosen extraordinary performance venues such as a piano building workshop, a water services department and a school. Special highlights of Impro 2010 will be American duo Oui be negroes, Lama Alpaka from Israel and Canadian ensemble Crumbs. For more information, visit improfestival.de.




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