Thematic portal Music Theatre and Concert Theaters, concert halls, orchestras and festivals form one of the densest musical landscapes in the world. In addition to the publicly funded institutions, there are hundreds of independent ensembles and private organisers. read more
Thematic portal Jazz All over the country, professionals and young talents are playing, improvising and jamming – now even in classical concert halls. A dense infrastructure ensures that Germany has such a lively jazz scene. read more
Thematic portal Church Music – Music in Religions Churches and religious communities are among the most important culture-supporting institutions in Germany. Music is made here in a variety of ways every day: in singing, playing, praying and giving concerts. read more
Thematic portal Music Research and Documentation Researching and collecting have a long tradition in Germany. Knowledge about music is constantly being increased through the evaluation of sources, diverse methods in the fields of research and academic exchange. read more
Thematic portal Further Education and Training The need for further education and training in the music sector is growing. The idea of lifelong learning has long been recognised – this is also shown by around 2,000 events in the course portal every year. read more
Thematic portal Education and Profession Across Germany, tertiary-level schools, universities and special institutes train musical and pedagogical professionals. Young academics and journalists can chose between many different paths. read more
Thematic portal Amateur Music-Making Every day, millions of people across Germany come together at rehearsals, concerts and spontaneous performances. Amateur musicians organise themselves in associations and clubs, but also come together in temporary projects. read more
Article Preferences and Publics Musical taste is linked to generational affiliation. Pop is currently the most popular genre, while there are indications of a declining trend in classical music. read more
Article Contemporary Music The infrastructure of contemporary music in Germany is remarkable in its diversity. Numerous ensembles, organisers, media and promoters have specialised in this area. read more
Article Music in Church Music allows churches to function as musical bridges into many areas of human culture, making church music an important element in society. read more
Article World Music Between a niche and a global market: Germany has developed a multi-faceted and highly visible scene for world music. read more
Article Music Economy The music economy is a major part of Germany’s cultural and creative economy as a whole. It subsectors include music teaching, musical instrument making and live concerts. read more
Article Popular Music For decades rock and pop music have been the favourite genres of every age group. The scene has an extremely diverse local infrastructure. read more
Article Information and Documentation Archives and libraries have preserved a wide range of knowledge about music since time immemorial. Today, owing to digitisation, they are undergoing massive changes. read more
Article Musicology Musicology is an integral part of the German academic landscape. It is represented at universities, tertiary-level music schools and many research institutions outside the university system. read more
Article Concert Halls Germany, a country with a rich and varied musical tradition, has a dense network of concert venues, including several exciting new buildings of recent vintage. read more
Article Music Museums and Musical Instrument Collections Germany has more than 150 museums devoted to musicians, musical instruments, regional music history or ethnomusicology. Among their aims are to collect, conserve and communicate. read more
Article Independent Ensembles Independent ensembles are a major engine of innovation and creativity in musical life, but they often work under trying conditions. read more
