$100.00 you are connected to the whole world. experience outstanding shopping and dining offers and trialling services. be our guest. managed by from. this is good news and these are our top stories more than 300 school boys kidnapped in nigeria have been returned to their families the boys for also met by the president and state governor and underwent medical checks the jihadist group boko haram says it abducted the boys but the government is blaming other criminal groups . at least 15 people many of them children have been killed in a bombing in eastern afghanistan no one has claimed responsibility for the attack

on a religious gathering in gaza new province which is controlled by the taliban. after months of resisting lockdowns sweden has introduced its toughest restrictions yet to try to slow rising infection rates for the 1st time the government is recommending that people wear masks on public transport at busy times and has closed gyms pools and libraries boston restaurants remain open. this is news from berlin follow us on twitter and instagram news well this is how web site w dot com. *

believe. is the magnificent viola davis in the role of legendary blues singer ma grainy in the film mob rainey's black bottom which also stars chadwick boseman in his final roll. it's out now on netflix. and without it welcome to arts and culture more on that film a little bit later in the show and also coming up. the italian clothing label project so quit ticks all the boxes in its quest for a more sustainable and compatible fashion world. but 1st since early november the arts in germany have been experiencing what now

applies to the whole country a 2nd hard lockdown all that means no concerts museums no opera or theater and here in berlin no club scene and after most entities actually took pains to implement corona hygiene plans the outcry was of course huge when they were shut down yet again while monica gotos the minister of state responsible for culture says the government is coming through with funds but nerves are frayed with a grim winter still ahead. germany is a nation of culture known as the land of poets and think it. is host the largest book fair in the world and is home to 6800 museums nearly half of the world's professional orchestras have their homely and collapsing is world famous. but since the covert 900 pandemic the arts have been in serious crisis. and that

all the arts sector got its own very large aid package the new start for culture normally i have a budget of $2000000000.00 euros per year and i added another 1000000000 in the middle of the year in order to alleviate the plight of those working in the arts you can't solve all the problems with 1000000000 euros but that was of course a very clear declaration of solidarity with the arts sector by the entire federal government it's an expression of appreciation. to the minister of state for culture launched the aid program in june those employed in all areas of the arts can apply for support through their professional associations so far more than 600000 euros have flowed into the outset under this scheme. all the rehearsals for a miracle such a few days ago the oldest cabaret in berlin dish to who has received aid amounting 270000 euros and raised another 30000 euros itself the theatre invested

a good deal of the money in state of the art equipment for air purification just one of the measures aimed at complying with hygiene regulations. we've installed directional signs for the entrance and exit and plexiglass barriers at the baskin the coach we bought contactless lawsuits for the toilets we've presented and partially implemented a digital concept that then allows us to stream productions so we've carried out this hygiene concept and we're very happy about it in the concept under there. but not everyone is taking care of the culture minister has now called for another 1000000000 euros for the arts there are many other programs as well solo artists groups and venues can apply for emergency aid grants special funds bridge loans and much more the economic effects to germany's far reaching arts and culture scene in

. jazz started freelance artists in particular need help to live in a politically as possible. it's really about the question of what someone deserves or not i do believe that artists especially if they're taken out of action by a law that is already deserves something like short time compensation with. countless events have been canceled and cultural institutions have been closed for months many artists have been using creative means to protest against the silencing of the arts. accord who are the arts help us to deal with the big questions of course they are the critical corrective of any living democracy and. we need the arts because they hold up a mirror to us because they create

a space for discourse because they deal with answers to the ultimate questions with values that give meaning we need the arts more than ever right now to help us make sense of everything we're dealing. the coronavirus inspired mexican art student. to make these images which he painted during the 1st lockdown in germany he recently held his 1st exhibition for friends only on the outskirts of berlin. where it's very important for this. to have. the 5th book. positive. thanks to the 2nd more extensive lockdown private initiatives like this are also no longer possible for many months now cultural life has shifted to the digital world with streaming

services like netflix and amazon doing even bigger business than before the pandemic the internet is also being used as a virtual gallery for museums or a virtual concert hall for musicians even the beethoven jubilee events took place largely on the cultural nation of germany is currently being put to the test. we must not forget one thing this cultural richness reaches back several 100 years and we preserved it through 2 world wars get at it for that reason so i am confident that with our help this very tough and resilient cultural scene. of survivors will also survive this pandemic ortiz upon. it. where there is a will there is a way well it's already tips as

a major oscar contender in this last and usual season ma rainey is black bottle produced by denzel denzel washington an adaptation of an august wilson play it shows a day in the life of gertrude rainey one of the earliest professional african-american blues singers and a pioneer of recording who made over 100 records. earl . olds who move with gold teeth and body padding actress biology in bodies the mother of the blues. one of the 1st african-american recording artists back in the 1920s a walk of 2 you know what to do. it's really an empty world without groups really really like americans were moving from the rural south to the urban north hoping for

a better life including rainey she got a record deal in chicago and became a star. ready to go in 15 minutes away to go ma'am said ready go and that's where you go out here. she was not a woman of her time because she was a woman who absolutely unapologetically knew her work. the real life my raney was born good trade pritchett an openly bisexual black star she broke the mold like all blue stars though her greatness was fueled by pain i've pulled on. the here come up with a i don't know how it got there. then understand it as a life where. he was saying feel better. because that's the way i understand that life. in the film mob raney face is a rival on stage and in love the quick fingered trumpeter levy performed by the

late chadwick boseman. but the songs i give you the most right songs but i think my fans for. those musicians are up against the evils of racism plotline that still rings true today for a lot of our artistry a lot of our imagination a lot of ideas are not seen as good as our white counterparts. so there's a lot of things that still resonate because they haven't changed they just a bald. man or a nice black bottom the story of a strong woman who new song and song is out now on netflix. it's a great christmas viewing to look forward to well more and more fashion companies in europe are making efforts to combat climate change and curb linear consumption

habits italy's legendary fashion industry now has players like the sustainable fashion label project a quid which uses a very no nonsense approach to show that ethical and environmental values can be a driving force. this is predator party with a social conscience these clothes are made by pressure to quit companies that prides itself on producing clothing in a way that benefits the buyer producers in the environment in general. we produce fashion for women fashion collections by recovering leftover fabrics come from their luck story industry and by employing this advantage where women are disadvantaged people especially women but we create fresh and shows. and for winter. this is the current collection for

fall and winter each piece can only be made until the fabric runs out. production takes place at the company's factory in the italian city of verona the company employs around 150 people many of them women who were given a 2nd chance through working here. 70 percent come from a wooden our board background for example as visibility is or so violence a few months. and we also work with the prism of that on our we've made and former . the level of fires and of series fabrics sold stock or materials donated by prestigious and tying companies which prefer not to be named. other european designers like dutchman duran lanting are also joining the sustainability trend he too recycles hiding in materials for his clothes.

french israeli designer bunch of mumbai morning out up cycles of old video and concert tapes and weaves them into colorful fabrics. and then their spanish label. which recycles plastic from the oceans for its close . this year project to create received a prestigious green carpet fashion award. in the past the event has hosted a listers like sophia loren valentino garner avani as well as actor colin firth and itchy from and for style and sustainability which are set to carry on into the future. that's all for today but you can keep following the culture conversation through the holidays on our website until we meet again i wish you all the best for a safe holiday season that a peaceful slide into 2021 feet as they. used

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at the salzburg festival. chinese composer tandoor is working on a piece which is to be performed in bone the city where beethoven was born on the composer's 250th birthday. englishman paul whittaker overcame the hurdles associated with his deafness to obtain a new 6 degree from oxford university he is now on a mission to help people like him to understand music. the orchestral symphony combine gift from the democratic republic of congo is central africa's only symphony orchestra with its own approach to beethoven's masterpiece. japanese star conductor utaka sato is preparing to conduct $10000.00 singers in a performance of beethoven's 9th in osaka.

here in the music department of the berlin state library lies a 200 year old treasure. beethoven's autograph score of his symphony number 9 in d. minor. the best known section of this 70 minute long masterpiece is the finale the ode to joy with words by the poet fleet machina. to unravel the mystery of the 9th symphony you have to travel the globe.

their lives are we pull them up and then we go back we go down together. to satisfy . 2 you i. gave real prokofieff is an english d.j. and composer. he's the grandson of russian composer sergei prokofiev. gave rio has composed beethoven 9 symphonic we mix a work for orchestra and electronics. for the german premiere performed with the music eyes ensemble at the beethoven fest bon for coffee of himself is accompanying the orchestra on the sampler.

i thought this is a really. risky day shows dangerous things to try and do some fun agreements but as i started by telling us. not simply he reminded me how powerful his influence is on. the music the fellowship and a lot of the techniques and approaches he used particularly his climactic finales and his coders and the drama and the sense of energy and drive he had we find that in everywhere and in specially in in dance music and electronic music in the lot of things that have just become part of our culture that actually we. first they started an invite haven't symphony's. the fire alarm. but beautiful region are i came into this world is still so beautiful and clear in my mind. i would regard this time as one of the happiest in my life.

the. bones best known son has left an indelible mark on the former west german capital. looks like fun beethoven was born here in december 770. the beethoven house is the former home of the composers family today it is a museum and a research institute. its aim is to bring people closer to live big from beethoven the man. young vic had extraordinary musical gifts at an early age he began learning the piano and was also taught composition the boy was soon able to play better than his teachers he gave his 1st public performance willis 7. beethoven's

beloved mother died aged 40 his father was an alcoholic. at 14 beethoven became a church organist and as head of the family took care of his siblings. when he was $22.00 he left bon and moved to vienna the self-proclaimed world capital of music. he lived there until his death in 827. and inspired by a more inspired by his dedication his complete absorption in his music. his often these stories about him. you know composing in his room half naked and then standing outside and not realizing he was a dress because he saw in the musical soaking himself in water fresh in himself up at some inspiration singing mumbling all the time all these things is always reassuring to hear about someone so in their music because i think most composers

you know we just get in now while we love it and we just what feel is in feeling of excitement and this magic when you create. the his fingers are just rubbed away and some of the caves is incredible this is his last kennedy used it. really is that these are short little case and the strings are very the bass strings are just so thin compared to now they preferred the d. minus the niger. but now i'm going to say it seems. interesting .

i'm this is the next part of the i some more stuff i'm not i'm going i am what i see on the school when i have nothing on top i hear fine after all nothing but i'm an ice house girl and imply that i'm not in my hands exactly what i say i'm fine. when i 1st took you down on the piano i haven't had to strengthen the vibration from the back and i feel no feel as the sun i'm not of the that lives it's not in

the avenues i thought one is that well nice divides very it is about what i see so what i feel and so i do. being able to hear them on sydney losing that is a massive thing for anybody as the for they run your money. off your back he become are. you thought how hard was it but that's not how i thought if i don't know. if you think about being a coach given that you know and people with me in coffee house rather find out the news out there or find out about all of that because you don't hear a lot you don't pick up. you don't feel valued hard enough. and i think that i struggle with.

the great anguish of beethoven's life with his hearing problem he began to go deaf at the age of 28 as his affliction worsened beethoven was plunged into deep despair . at 32 he wrote his will and contemplated suicide. i may have been misery. i avoid all society because i cannot say to people speak louder shout. since i am deaf. doctors were unable to help he

used aids such as ear trumpets to enable him to hear at least something he was no longer able to perform as a pianist by the time he composed the 9th symphony he was completely deaf. to the slow movement is so painful. to have a hope when it is no hope at all. when there is is darkness and there is no hope to bring the light there. was you don't stop. looking good.

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my friends but you are you are because of chance and birth. but i am i am because of myself. there have been and will be many princes. but there is only one beethoven as. the answer was i suppose so you know mr clinton was good your yesterday talk your cares that i have the feeling no knowledge of it all. these upon their 1st days

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a 1000 children and young adults most of them from poor families are getting a musical education here. the trigger for this inspirational story was a huge fire in heliopolis in 1996 conductor sylvio back at early wanted to help the reconstruction effort and did so in his own way he offered music tuitions for children at the local primary school. today the instituto back at airlie is home to 4 orchestras 14 choirs and more than 40 other musical the best young musicians play in the symphonic a helly opulence orchestra which enables them to earn some money. i was on the margins of. wall so talking. to me said. to me. since you considers it. our.

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beethoven carried around his ideas for a new large scale symphony for many years in 823 he finally put his 9th symphony down on paper over a period of 9 months the preparations for the 1st performance in vienna in 1904 or soured by bitter arguments the concert was postponed several times beethoven was furious about careless copyist obstinate singers and too little pay the composer cancelled but then relented. my friends not these songs but as instead strike up more pleasing and more joyful ones. on friday may 7th $824.00 the concert was finally held in the hall and counter to our expectations were high it was beethoven's.