“There is strong shadow where there is much light.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“There is a particular moment when opposites are very close, almost touching one another. When there is still light but not quite darkness. A world in between, where all things are uncertain, vague, floating into shade. We can follow or observe, unsure where this would lead - into darkness or light; into the shadow of memories and dreams. A reflection of our desires and hopes, ready to be seen or unseen. It can be a sudden glimpse, with ideas turning into shapes, not yet complete. You can see things, but are unsure what they are. It is an unrevealed choice. A place to recover and heal, lulled by the security of the warm shadow of an ancient tree upon a hill.”
Federico Albanese

Ten years after its release, we return to the luminous world of Federico Albanese’s acclaimed sophomore album, The Blue Hour.

Beneath the domes of Berlin’s Zeiss-Großplanetarium and the Planetarium Bochum, two special performances invite audiences to journey once more into the enigmatic realm suspended between daylight and darkness.

A fleeting threshold where time seems to slow and the mysteries of the cosmos quietly unfold.

Federico Albanese is an Italian composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer.

Over the years, he has released several acclaimed solo albums, including The Houseboat and the Moon, The Blue Hour, By the Deep Sea, The Twelve and his latest record, Blackbirds and the Sun of October (2025).

Alongside his recording career, Albanese has composed music for film, television, ballet, fashion, and advertising. His credits include feature films such as Autumn Beat, Last Swim, and Sei Fratelli, as well as music featured in numerous TV shows. His score for Last Swim premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2024, where the film won the Crystal Bear.

Known for blending piano, electronics, and cinematic soundscapes, Albanese has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary instrumental music, performing internationally and collaborating across a wide range of artistic disciplines.

Price: 25,00 EUR
Duration: 70 Minutes