Best of Classics: The Rite of Spring

Best of Classics: Tchaikovsky 6

In our "Best of Classical" short concerts, you will immerse yourself in the most famous works of classical music. At the beginning, Malte Arkona briefly introduces the work and provides listening tips. Afterwards, you can fully enjoy the music. Then we invite you to the bar at the Kulturpalast. There, our host will have a conversation with the conductor on a small stage. It's not about musicology - rather, it's about the guest's personal view on the music. Let yourself be surprised! About the concert: The audience did not expect so much sobbing and sighing when Tchaikovsky's Sixth and final Symphony premiered in 1893. Even for pathos-loving Russians, this was unusual. But they understood that the composer was addressing profound themes: pain, farewell, death, and that he wanted to convey something that could also bring comfort. Today, this symphony is one of the most well-known and beloved of the 19th century overall, and it should be noted that it also contains cheerful, uplifting passages.

Best of Classics: Beethoven 7

In the concerts of the series "Best of Classical Music," you will hear the most famous works of classical music. A brief introduction at the beginning will guide you through the piece and provide listening tips. The entire work will then be performed. Afterwards, we would be happy to welcome you to our bar on the 1st floor, where our host will meet with the conductor for an artist talk. This conversation will not be strictly academic - rather, we aim to take you into the personal world of our guests. About the concert: One of the unsolved mysteries of music history, a fast tempo, and a motif of death. All this and much more is contained in Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, which many consider to be his most cheerful and positive. It is no wonder, as the first movement already features dance-like rhythms, and in the final movement, the musicians really go all out. Some parts of the first movement resemble a Mozart symphony so much, even though Beethoven was not familiar with it, that one suspects a different influence. But what is it? That remains a secret to this day. The slow movement is also mysterious, with a haunting motif that evokes sadness and death. It is not easily forgotten.

Long Night of the Theaters: Concerts!

Attention: Tickets for this event will be available at a later date through the 'Long Night of the Theaters'. Recorder? Anyone can play it! How wrong this prejudice is becomes evident at a concert with Dorothee Oberlinger. She conjures sounds from the small instrument with a virtuosity that is unforgettable. In our concert, she will perform, among other pieces, the one by Terry Riley, which essentially introduced Minimal Music to the world. A music that can create an incredible pull with just a few notes. But one can also hardly resist the pull of the flute, especially when played by Marianna Julia Zolnacz, our new solo flutist. A musical celebration for flute fans and those who could become one!

Long Night of the Theaters: Concerts!

Attention: Tickets for this event will be available at a later date through the 'Long Night of the Theaters'.

abFRACKt: Piano to the power of two

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.

Highlights of the best musicals

»Highlights of the best musicals« is more than just a concert - it’s a musical journey through the greatest hits of the German-speaking musical scene! Star soloists, a large choir and an orchestra guarantee first-class entertainment for all musical fans. The latest songs from »Hercules« will be presented as well as the popular hits from »Moulin Rouge«, »Mamma Mia«, »Ku’damm 56« and other current musicals.

The Best of Ennio Morricone

He received his last Oscar in February 2016 for Tarantino’s »The Hateful 8«. Morricone made himself immortal almost 50 years ago with his music for »The Song of Death«. His compositions for the Italo-Western classic »Two Glorious Scoundrels«, Roland Joffé’s drama »Mission« and Giuseppe Tornatore’s film »Cinema Paradiso« became particularly well known. His fans can experience Morricone’s unforgettable works live in selected cities. Star guest Marc Breitfelder is one of the best harmonica players in the world. The large ensemble of soloists, orchestra and choir of the Milano Festival Opera will also be on stage to bring Morricone’s captivating music to life. The technically sophisticated screen animation with the original film scenes intensifies the gripping atmosphere and creates the famous goosebump effect that nobody can resist.

The Best of John Williams

An awe-inspiring concert celebrating the iconic scores of John Williams, including music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and many more.