Musikfest Berlin: Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Joana Mallwitz

Date & Time

Sat, Sep 14, 2024, 20:00

Venue

Konzerthaus Berlin, Großer Saal (Berlin)

For the second time in a row, the Konzerthausorchester and chief conductor Joana Mallwitz will be guests at the Musikfest. The solo parts in both works on the programme will be sung by the French-Cypriot soprano Sarah Aristidou, who has made a name for herself particularly in the field of contemporary music. In 1971, composer Luigi Nono met with artists and politicians in Chile, including Luciano Cruz Aguayo, one of the leaders of the Revolutionary Left. Back in Italy, he... Read full text

Keywords: Symphony Concert, Vocal Music

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Musicians

Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Joana Mallwitz	Conductor
Sarah Aristidou	Soprano
Tamara Stefanovich	Piano
Christina Bauer	Sound design

Program

„Como una ola de fuerza y luz“ für Sopran, Klavier, Orchester und Tonband	Luigi Nono
Sinfonie Nr. 4 G-Dur für Orchester und Sopran	Gustav Mahler

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