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Federleicht - Die schwingenden Zwanziger + Livestream

Date & Time
Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 20:00
Let the sounds of the 1920s enchant you! The WDR Funkhausorchester glides across the dance floor with delightful waltzes, lively foxtrots, and beloved operetta music by Kurt Weill, Paul Abraham, and Eduard Künneke. A touch of carefree lightness for the dark season!

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Info & Ticket (www1.wdr.de)
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Musicians

WDR FunkhausorchesterOrchestra
Patrick LangeConductor
Daniel Finkernagel/WDR 3Moderator

Program

WalzerVarious
FoxtrottVarious
OperettenmusikKurt Weill
OperettenmusikPaul Abraham
OperettenmusikEduard Künneke
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