Jakob Nierenz: Speaking in Tongues

The title »Speaking in Tongues« refers to a phenomenon in which people speak in languages apparently unknown to them. Under the direction of Beethovenfest Fellow Jakob Nierenz, musicians from the African diaspora come together to compose and improvise. Inspired by the musical heritage of the Afro-diaspora people, they tell a many-voiced story about Black identity. 

Jakob Nierenz cello, composition & artistic director

Cassie Kinoshi saxophone & composition

Hanna Mbuya tuba & composition

Lukas Akintaya drums & composition

Titus Underwood visuals

Julio Escobar Mellado stage design & light design

Pablo Garretón sound design

Mariama Bah presenter

Jakob Nierenz (*1991), Hanna Mbuya (*1998), Cassie Kinoshi (*1993), Lukas Akintaya (*1991)
»Speaking in Tongues«

I. »Into the Deep Blue«
II. »Transition Together«
III. »Rooted Bloom«
IV. »Elevation and Orbit«