Best of Verdi meets Kendlinger

Best of Verdi meets Kendlinger

Best of Tchaikovsky

Best of Tchaikovsky

Verdi "Messa da Requiem"

The great Verdi Gala

»Every music has its heaven«, Verdi once said. His music was created under the clear skies of »Bella Italia«. Verdi’s music arouses strong emotions, but always remains genuine and true – and beautiful, as beautiful as the sky over Italy. There is a »very special« hit in many of Verdi’s operas. The world-famous »Prisoners’ Chorus« from Nabucco or »Preghiera di Desdemona« (Ave Maria) or »Ella giammai m’amò«. They are among the most moving pieces that European music has ever produced. NABUCCO, LA TRAVIATA, RIGOLETTO, IL TROVATORE and AIDA are masterpieces from the first to the last bar. With his soft, full timbre, Italy’s star tenor Cristian Lanza, Silvia Rampazzo and baritone Giulio Boschetti as well as the choir and orchestra of the Milano Festival Opera present the very best of Verdi’s magnificent arias, duets and choruses. With great talent and even more feeling, Cristian Lanza knows how to give his voice wings. The Italian tenor, born in Rome, has been one of the greats of the scene for some time now. His grandfather continues to be a source of inspiration for him. Born in Italy, he is the grandson of the world-famous singer Mario Lanza. But he has long since ventured out of his grandfather’s slipstream. Cristian Lanza’s lyric tenor has a softer and fuller timbre than that of his grandfather. He not only has the high notes that are expected in tenor arias, but also enchants and touches his listeners with his soulful voice.

Soirée of modernity Charles Ives meets Arnold Schönberg

Ives meets Schönberg: Charles Ives and Arnold Schönberg never met in person, but they knew each other very well. An evening of songs, piano and chamber music as well as original texts by the composers, who were born in different cultural circles in the same year, brings them into dialogue with each other. The montage promises to provide an insight into the thinking of two founders of New Music who, independently of each other, embarked on similar paths and created radically new forms of musical expression.

The Best of Ennio Morricone

World-renowned Oscar winner Ennio Morricone, one of the most prolific film composers in history, created over 500 film scores. His final Oscar came in 2016 for Tarantino's "The Hateful 8." He achieved immortality with "Once Upon a Time in the West." His compositions for "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," "The Mission," and "Cinema Paradiso" are especially famous. Fans can experience Morricone's unforgettable works live, performed by the Milano Festival Opera with original film scene animations.

Martynas Levickis "Best of Piazzolla"

A young Argentinian man travels to Europe to improve his composing skills. His teacher, Nadia Boulanger, is impressed by his tango, encouraging him to stay true to his style. Back in South America, Astor Piazzolla founds a groundbreaking ensemble in 1955, developing "Tango Nuevo." Lithuanian Martynas Levickis, an "Opus Klassik" winner, follows in Piazzolla's footsteps, showcasing his accordion skills.

Guest performance ‟Best of Swingˮ

Rhapsody 100 - Best Of Gershwin

Jazz trifft Klassik, Musical trifft Blues, Folk trifft Oper: Kaum ein Komponist hat die Musikgeschichte so vielfältig geprägt wie George Gershwin. Zum 100. Geburtstag seiner 'Rhapsody in Blue' gehen das WDR Funkhausorchester und sein ehemaliger Chefdirigent Wayne Marshall mit den schönsten Gershwin-Melodien auf große Tour durch Nordrhein- Westfalen.