Culture

Das Musikstudium in Deutschland ist international hoch angesehen.

Studying music in Germany

Almost all music professionals study music at the start of their careers. In this respect Germany offers excellent conditions.

In Deutschland arbeiten viele internationale Musiker.

Young, musical, talented

Three artists tell us why they have opted for a musical career in Germany.

International erfolgreich: die Sängerin Zoe Wees

Robin Schulz, Zoe Wees and Milky Chance: These German music stars also have many fans abroad.

Helene Fischer ist Deutschlands Schlagerkönigin.

Eight facts about German music

From the most popular band to the most successful song: Here are the most important facts about music from Germany.

Vincent Ott arbeitet als Filmkomponist in London.

Music for the eyes

Film music takes the audience on a journey. 26-year-old Vincent Ott tells us how a composer works.

Plakat vor den Säulen des Fridericianum

Art at every turn

Every five years, Kassel hosts the documenta exhibition of contemporary art. For decades, the cityscape has been dominated by artworks.

Gerda Meuer, Programmdirektorin der Deutschen Welle

“Supporting journalism through publication”

Freedom of the press is under pressure worldwide – the Deutsche Welle programme director explains in our interview what is being done about this.

Das GMF im alten Bundestag in Bonn (Archivbild)

Shaping tomorrow, now!

The 15th DW Global Media Forum – find out how Germany uses this meeting to foster journalism in times of crisis.

Demonstranten auf dem Maidan 2014 – ein Bild von Evgeniy Maloletka

A prize for truth

“Freedom of Speech Award” to be presented to Mstyslav Chernov and Evgeniy Maloletka at the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum.

Die Künstlerinnen Nimi Ravindran und Shiva Pathak

Artistic collective engagement

Goethe Medal 2022 goes to Indian artists Nimi Ravindran and Shiva Pathak.

Eine der ältesten Handschriften des Nibelungenliedes

Germany's most important documents

Five World Heritage documents you should know about: from a heroic epic to a science fiction film.

Erste Welterbestätte in Deutschland: Aachener Dom

Journey through history

You shouldn't miss these seven World Heritage Sites in Germany.

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