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Daniel Barenboim

Daniel Barenboim, born in 1942 in Buenos Aires, is a world renowned conductor and pianist. He is known for work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which brings together young Israeli and Arab musicians.

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Solo for oboe: Cristina Gómez Godoy

Cristina Gómez Godoy is a virtuoso on an instrument that is difficult to master.
MusicNovember 4, 202308:41 min
Musiker Daniel Barenboim

Music unites Israelis, Palestinians in Berlin

Hamas attacked Israel just before a new semester at the Barenboim-Said Academy, where Israelis and Arabs study together.
MusicOctober 24, 2023
Christian Thielemann (left), and Joe Chialo (right) (CDU)

Berlin State Opera: Thielemann succeeds Barenboim as maestro

The Berlin State Opera has a new maestro. Christian Thielemann will succeed star conductor Daniel Barenboim.
MusicSeptember 29, 2023
Daniel Barenboim conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Daniel Barenboim resigns as Berlin State Opera director

The world-renowned conductor, pianist and peace activist is stepping down because of persistent health problems.
MusicJanuary 6, 2023
The St. Nicholas cathedral in Kyiv

Music for Ukraine

In this episode of DW Festival Concert, we'll hear pieces by the legendary Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov.
MusicJune 21, 2022
Daniel Barenboim conducts an orchestra in Berlin

Berlin State Opera hosts charity concert

In the German capital, conductor Daniel Barenboim headlined a day of cultural solidarity with Ukraine.
ConflictsMarch 6, 202202:16 min
A man conducts an orchestra

Culture rallies for Ukraine in Berlin

A "Concert for Peace" and a rally by literary luminaries at the site of Nazi book burnings marked a day of solidarity.
CultureMarch 6, 2022
Daniel Barenboim and the Vienna Philharmonic

Vienna Philharmonic New Year's concert

TV viewers worldwide — and a live audience — are set to enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's concerts.
CultureDecember 31, 2021
Martha Argerich with long gray hair smiles

'Lioness' of piano: Martha Argerich turns 80

The Argentine-born pianist, one of the world's greatest, still exudes passion and power when performing.
CultureJune 4, 2021
Daniel Barenboim

Daniel Barenboim conducts on Beethoven's anniversary

In the extended Beethoven anniversary year, major highlights are still to come.
MusicDecember 17, 2020
Graffiti by Bahia Shehab

A New Divan: East-West dialogue 200 years after Goethe

200 years after Goethe's "West-Eastern Divan," a festival in Berlin aimed at revisiting his idea of East-West proximity.
CultureNovember 25, 2019
Daniel Barenboim

Barenboim to remain head of the Berlin State Opera

Despite accusations of bullying, conductor Daniel Barenboim's contract has been extended up to 2027
MusicJune 4, 2019
Daniel Barenboim

Disharmony in Berlin

Daniel Barenboim, one of the world's most celebrated conductors, has been hit by accusations of bullying.
MusicMarch 4, 2019
Daniel Barenboim auf dem Bebelplatz in Berlin

Conductor Barenboim accused of bullying

Berlin's state opera says it will stand by the world-renowned conductor despite criticism of his "temperamental" style.
MusicFebruary 23, 2019
Witiko Adler

Concert agent Witiko Adler on his 90th birthday

From Barenboim to Liberace and from Maria Callas to Ella Fitzgerald: He has met and known them all.
MusicJuly 30, 2018
Violinistin Lisa Batiashvili mit Sarah Willis im Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin

Lisa Batiashvili in the Pierre Boulez Saal

Star violinist Lisa Batiashvili performs in the stunning new Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin.
MusicFebruary 2, 201811:36 min
Daniel Barenboim

Conductor Daniel Barenboim at 75

The celebrated musician is a public relations mastermind who puts music in the service of a higher goal.
MusicNovember 15, 2017
DW Sendung Euromaxx Barenboim

Daniel Barenboim turns 75

For over 50 years, Barenboim has been a musical maestro. He has dedicated his whole life to music.
MusicNovember 15, 201705:10 min
Berlin Staatsoper

News from the classical music scene

Berlin regards itself as Europe's music capital, and maybe it is, says DW columnist Gero Schliess.
CultureOctober 1, 2017
Fotoprobe Wim Wenders «Die Perlenfischer»

A new wrinkle: Wim Wenders tackles opera

Wim Wenders has staged Georges Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers" - and made his operatic debut at the age of 71!
MusicJuly 7, 201704:49 min
Daniel Barenboim

French elections: Star conductor warns against nationalism

The EU needs to more than economic ties to thrive, and should reactivate cultural exchange, says musician Barenboim.
CultureApril 21, 2017
Violinistin Lisa Batiashvili mit Sarah Willis im Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin

Sarah's Music - Lisa Batiashvili in the Pierre Boulez Saal

Star violinist Lisa Batiashvili performs in the stunning new Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin.
MusicMarch 24, 2017
Eröffnung des Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin

Berlin's Pierre Boulez concert hall opens

Berlin's newest concert space has started life with a 3-hour concert conducted by its leading light, Daniel Barenboim.
CultureMarch 5, 2017
DW Sendung Euromaxx Pierrre Boulez

Berlin's new concert hall

A new concert hall sponsored by Daniel Barenboim opens in Berlin.
CultureMarch 4, 2017
Daniel Barenboim, Copyright; Getty Images/AFP/D, Nagl

Conductor Daniel Barenboim joins YouTube

Renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim is focusing his YouTube channel on one thing: the human being.
August 16, 2016
Daniel Barenboim, Copyright: dpa - Bildfunk

Barenboim presents music academy in Berlin

Conductor Daniel Barenboim's academy in Berlin will allow Israeli and Arab musicians to learn music and develop ideas.
July 11, 2016
Simon Rattle conducts the Youth Orchestra in Berlin, (c) picture-alliance/dpa/Bildfunk/S. Hoppe

EU brings youth orchestra back from the brink

The EU Youth Orchestra has been saved at the last minute with the EU announcing its renewed support.
June 2, 2016
Deutschland Wenders wird Professor an Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg

Wim Wenders to direct first-ever opera in Berlin

Next season at the Berlin State Opera, Wim Wenders will direct a work by Bizet - conducted by Daniel Barenboim.
March 30, 2016
Gemeinsames Sonderkonzert der Berliner Philharmoniker

Three Berlin orchestras welcome refugees

In a rare joint appearance, Berlin's three major orchestras gave a concert for refugees.
March 2, 2016
Deutschland Beethovenfest 2015 Daniel Barenboim EINSCHRÄNKUNG

Listen: Daniel Barenboim conducts Beethoven and Schoenberg

As if you were there: Listen to this star-studded Beethovenfest concert with Daniel Barenboim and Staatskapelle Berlin.
September 30, 2015
Russland Dirigent Kirill Petrenko Archiv 2010

Who'll take Simon Rattle's baton at the Berlin Phil?

Who will succeed Simon Rattle? A new chapter of music history unfolds with the election of his successor.
CultureMay 5, 20158 images
Barenboim conducting on stage

50th anniversary

Maestro Daniel Barenboim celebrates 50 years since his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic.
June 18, 2014
Daniel Barenboim, speaking as the foundation is laid on his new academy in Berlin

'The thinking ear'

Daniel Barenboim is opening a new music academy in Berlin with an unusual mission and curriculum.
May 7, 2014
"To Russia with love" concert: musicians on stage Copyright: DW/Anastassia Boutsko

Remembering victims

A special project and concert in Berlin addressed victims of human rights abuses in Russia.
October 18, 2013

Conductor Barenboim scoops top German honor

Israeli-Argentine conductor Daniel Barenboim has been awarded Germany’s top federal decoration.
February 12, 2013

Climate concerts

A group of professional musicians in Germany are using their talent to save the earth.
December 10, 2012
Barenboim conducting the orchestra Copyright: Monika Rittershaus/Staatsoper Berlin Bild geliefert von Victoria Dietrich, Pressebüro STAATSOPER IM SCHILLER THEATER, Berlin für DW/Conny Paul.

Turning 70

Argentine-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim aims to inspire tolerance through music.
November 14, 2012
Bayerische Staatsoper München »Götterdämmerung« von Richard Wagner, Premiere am 30.06.2012 in der Inszenierung von Andreas Kriegenburg, Bühne Harald B.Thor, Kostüme Andrea Schrad - Es spielen (v.l.n.r.): Stephan Gould, Ian Paterson, Anna Gabler - Foto: Claudia Esch-Kenkel

Travel guide

DW explores some of the highlights expected for the Wagner anniversary year 2013.
September 25, 2012
A 19th century photograph of Richard Wagner

Taboo music

Another attempt to put on a concert of Wagner's music in Israel has failed.
June 6, 2012
Argentinian born Maestro Daniel Barenboim conducts the West-Eastern-Divan Orchestra, during a concert at the Lucerne Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland, 21August 2007

Israeli-Palestinian music

The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra overcomes political differences with a passion for music.
August 27, 2011
Scene in Berlin

Opera in Berlin

In Germany's opera capital, Berlin, it's not over until all three fat ladies sing.
May 20, 2011
Daniel Barenboim conducts a concert in the Gaza Strip on May 3, 2011

Peace concert

Conductor Daniel Barenboim performs with a European orchestra in the blockaded Gaza Strip.
May 4, 2011
Argentine-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim

Westphalia Peace Prize

Berlin State Opera conductor Daniel Barenboim has been awarded Germany's Westphalia Peace Prize.
October 30, 2010

Salzburg Festival celebrates anniversaries and world premiere

July 28, 2010
Conductor Daniel Barenboim during a rehearsal in Vienna

Birthday bash

Daniel Barenboim is to conduct Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on Germany's 60th birthday.
May 22, 2009
Staatsoper in Berlin

Drama at the Opera

The head of Berlin's Staatsoper, Peter Mussbach, has stepped down after a funding row.
May 16, 2008
Daniel Barenboim

Music for Peace

Barenboim's West-East Divan Orchestra will perform in a former Nazi stadium to benefit Ramallah.
March 15, 2008
Daniel Barenboim

West Bank Beethoven

A well-known opera director will travel from Berlin to the West Bank for a charity concert.
January 10, 2008

Music Goes Where Politics Fears to Tread

Osnabrück's second annual oriental music festival was proud to present the Tehran Symphony Orchestra at the opening Sunday night, marking the first-ever appearance in Germany of Iran's only state orchestra.
August 24, 2006