Muk Musiklabor Klassik GmbH is a premier arts management company dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of classical music while driving innovation in performance and outreach. Leveraging exceptional German-Austrian musical heritage and an expansive international network, the company blends artistic excellence with cultural engagement, making high-quality music accessible to audiences worldwide.
Originally established in 2019 in Frankfurt as the Musiklabor Klassik Association, the organization gained recognition and support from esteemed institutions such as the Goethe Institute, Baden-Württemberg State Cultural Fund, and Frankfurt Arts Fund. In 2022, it relocated to Vienna—renowned as the world’s music capital—where it evolved into a pioneering cultural enterprise. Today, Musiklabor Klassik operates across Austria, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, China, Korea and beyond, with a growing emphasis on introducing Europe’s leading musicians to Asia and fostering meaningful cultural exchanges between these regions.
Musiklabor Klassik is committed to enabling audiences from all walks of life to experience the richness of classical music. It seeks to explore innovative musical forms, engage new audiences, and utilize unconventional venues. With a strong focus on public accessibility, the company champions bold, high-quality artistic endeavors, particularly those that resonate with children and young people.
The core activities of Musiklabor Klassik include:
- Performance Opportunities and Tour Management: Securing global performance opportunities for artists and providing seamless logistical and organizational support for tours.
- Artistic Education Programs: Organizing workshops, masterclasses, and training sessions with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to music education, especially for younger audiences.
- Cultural Project Production: Developing, planning, and executing cultural projects, including strategic management and media production to expand the reach of classical and contemporary music.
- Artist Representation and Career Development: Representing and managing artists to support their professional growth while enhancing their public visibility.
- Promoting International and Intercultural Exchange: Encouraging global collaboration through intercultural events, partnerships with music schools and cultural institutions, and joint projects that foster cultural understanding and artistic dialogue.
Musiklabor Klassik has presented an impressive portfolio of world-class performances featuring renowned artists and ensembles. Its roster includes winners of prestigious competitions such as the Tchaikovsky International Music Competition, Queen Elisabeth Competition, and Paganini International Violin Competition. Collaborators include principal members of leading orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, Norway Chamber Orchestra, and Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, as well as esteemed professors from top conservatories like the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW) and the Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH).
The founder of Musiklabor Klassik, Sisi Liu-Beck, and her strategic partners in Asia have also collaborated with renowned ensembles and orchestras, including the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian National Orchestra, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Qingdao Symphony Orchestra and Ningbo Symphony Orchestra. They have contributed to prominent cultural events such as the Vielklang Festival in Germany, Cantando Music Festival in Austria and the Zhejiang Changyu International Music Festival in China.
Through its initiatives, Muk Musiklabor Klassik GmbH champions musical diversity, nurtures talent, and fosters global connections, ensuring that classical and contemporary music continues to inspire and enrich audiences for generations to come.
