Ensemble Musikfabrik

Ever since its formation, Ensemble Musikfabrik has had the reputation of being one of the leading ensembles for contemporary music. Following the literal meaning of its name, Ensemble Musikfabrik is particularly dedicated to artistic innovation. New, unknown, and often personally commissioned works in unusual media are typical of their productions. The results of their extensive work, usually taking place in close collaboration with the composers, are presented by the Cologne-based international soloist ensemble in about 80 concerts a year in both Germany and abroad, at Festivals, in their own series “Musikfabrik in WDR” and in regular radio recordings and CD productions.

The musicians themselves take the responsibility for making all-important decisions. Exploring forms of modern communication, and new possibilities for expression in musical and theatrical areas, are a focal point. Interdisciplinary projects that can include live electronics, dance, theatre, film, literature and creative artists, along with chamber music, and the confrontation with works using open form and improvisation, extend the traditional conducted ensemble concerts. Lecture concerts and the experimentation with alternative concert forms involving audience participation are also part of this.

The ensemble’s guest list is as prominent as it is long: It includes Mark Andre, Louis Andriessen, Stefan Asbury, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Unsuk Chin, Péter Eötvös, Brian Ferneyhough, Heiner Goebbels, Toshio Hosokawa, Michael Jarrell, Mauricio Kagel, Helmut Lachenmann, David Lang, Liza Lim, Benedict Mason, Mouse on Mars, Carlus Padrissa (La Fura dels Baus), Emilio Pomàrico, Enno Poppe, Wolfgang Rihm, Peter Rundel, Rebecca Saunders, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Ilan Volkov and Sasha Waltz.

Ensemble Musikfabrik is supported by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The Kunststiftung NRW supports the series “Musikfabrik in WDR”.

To date at PACT
  • Sat 13.06.20 19 h
Music Neue Musik

Ensemble Musikfabrik
Amphiference

  • Sun 29.03.20 17 h
Music New music

Ensemble Musikfabrik
PACT x Ensemble Musikfabrik VIII ›KONTAKTE‹ /// CANCELLED

  • Sun 23.02.20 17 h
Music New music

Ensemble Musikfabrik
PACT x Ensemble Musikfabrik VII ›SITUATIONS‹

  • Sun 02.02.20 17 h
Music Neue Musik

Ensemble Musikfabrik
PACT x Ensemble Musikfabrik VI ›RRRRRRR…‹

  • Sun 15.12.19 17 h

Ensemble Musikfabrik
›Grenzgänge‹

  • Sun 10.11.19 17 h

Ensemble Musikfabrik
›The Startled Ear‹

  • Sun 13.10.19 17 h

Ensemble Musikfabrik
›Rhythm in Light‹

  • Sun 07.04.19 17 h

Ensemble Musikfabrik
II. Concert afternoon
›piano - forte – insideout‹

  • Sun 24.02.19 15 h

Ensemble Musikfabrik
›A View from Afar‹

  • Thu 26.11.15 20 h
Performance Concert

Ensemble Musikfabrik
im freien – en plein air – out of doors