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Silvesterkonzert

Date & Time
Tue, Dec 31, 2024, 20:00
Ring in the New Year with a dazzling musical experience! Makoto Ozone and the WDR Funkhausorchester perform George Gershwin's masterpieces, from 'Rhapsody in Blue' to Broadway hits, creating a sonic cosmos on stage.

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Info & Ticket (www1.wdr.de)
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Musicians

Makoto OzonePiano
WDR FunkhausorchesterOrchestra
Garrett KeastDirector
Daniel FinkernagelModerator

Program

Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin
Broadway-HitsGeorge Gershwin
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