The Golden Voices of Gospel

The Harlem Gospel Singers

The Harlem Gospel Singers are finally back! With a lot of groove they spread the »Good News«, hope and joie de vivre and strengthen the sense of community! Including great songs like »Amazing Grace«,» You’ve Got A Friend«, »When The Saints Go Marching In«, »Oh Happy Day« and Michael Jackson’s »Earth Song« in a special gospel arrangement – performed by a six-piece all-star band and eight outstanding US gospel artists. The Harlem Gospell Singers demonstrate the fundamental importance of gospel for American music culture. From its beginnings in the 18th century to the present day, spirituals and gospel have influenced almost all forms of popular music: blues, soul, R’n’B, jazz, rock, even hip hop and country. At the same time, these different styles have found their way into gospel music. With its unmistakable sound, the brilliant gospel phenomenon has conquered the metropolises of the United States and Europe. To date, more than 2.5 million people have enthusiastically celebrated the annual R’n’B, jazz and pop-inspired shows by the world’s most important gospel formation.

Gospel Train

When Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg filled cinemas worldwide in 1992 with the blockbuster »Sister Act«, a middle-grade choir was founded shortly afterwards at the Goethe School in Harburg, a neighbourhood in Hamburg. Today, Gospel Train stands for sophisticated arrangements and innovative cover versions of world-famous hits. The international youth choir is now one of the best youth gospel choirs in Germany. This benefit concert takes place in support of the houseless initiave »Herz As«.

Gospel Train

When Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg filled cinemas worldwide in 1992 with the blockbuster »Sister Act«, a middle-grade choir was founded shortly afterwards at the Goethe School in Harburg, a neighbourhood in Hamburg. Today, Gospel Train stands for sophisticated arrangements and innovative cover versions of world-famous hits. The international youth choir is now one of the best youth gospel choirs in Germany. This benefit concert takes place in support of the houseless initiave »Herz As«.

Guest performance Golden Gospel Gala

Guest performance Golden Gospel Gala

World The voices of Persia

Hossein Alizadeh is a musical legend in his native Iran. He plays the Persian long-necked lute tār with unmatched virtuosity. Yet the musician is not a traditionalist. Though his playing is rooted in the traditional music of his country, his performances bring it into the here and now. For example, he has developed a new instrument from the traditional setar: the shourangiz, whose name means “to give passion”. With the two singers Zohre Gholipour and Mehdi Emami, we also hear two of Iran’s most important musical voices.

The Music of Queen

The exceptional artist Freddie Mercury died far too early at the age of 45. He celebrated mega successes with his band Queen. Their hits are immortal and continue to inspire young and old with their repertoire of rock, pop, classical, ballads, disco and RnB songs. Thanks to the film »Bohemian Rhapsody« (2018), numerous documentaries and concerts by the exceptional band, Queen remains unforgotten among their huge fan base to this day. The Music of Queen is probably the best and most authentic Queen tribute show currently available. The charismatic frontman Valentin L. Findling and his first-class live band present the world hits of Queen. He embodies Freddie Mercury in a breathtaking and energetic way like no other. He has the voice, the look and the moves. His live band has played with greats such as Earl Harvin, Peter Schilling, Sandy, as support for Eric Clapton, Paul Young, and many more. The songs offer a sweeping tour of the entire Queen repertoire with all the hit classics of the British cult band.

The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit – in Concert

The fabulous world of hobbits, elves and orcs is brought to life tonight in a major concert experience with a symphony orchestra, choir and star guests. From the menacing sounds of Mordor and the shrill attack of the black riders to the marvellous lyrical meodies of the elves – the Laeiszhalle is transformed into a musical scenario of Middle Earth by nearly 100 artists.

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.

Night of the 5 Tenors

Vincenzo Sanso, Luigi Frattola, Orfeo Zanetti, Emil Pavlov and Alejo Ruiz can usually be seen performing in the world’s greatest opera houses. For the »Night of the 5 Tenors«, now in its 15th year, they join forces to present a programme of the most popular arias from the operatic repertoire, including: »Rigoletto«, »Turandot« and »Carmen«. They are accompanied by the Bulgarian Plovdiv Symphonic Orchestra. Sought-after soprano Andrea Hörkens supplies a congenial commentary to guide us through the evening.