In October 1923, Walt and Roy Disney founded a small cartoon studio in Hollywood—what would later become the Walt Disney Company, a global film and media giant. For their centennial, the WDR Funkhausorchester and the King's Singers revive enchanting Disney musical moments that captivate all ages.
In October 1923, Walt and Roy Disney founded a small cartoon studio in Hollywood—what would later become the Walt Disney Company, a global film and media giant. For their centennial, the WDR Funkhausorchester and the King's Singers revive enchanting Disney musical moments that captivate all ages.
William Shakespeare, Freddie Mercury, and a viola find harmony in Daniel Finkernagel's "Drama! Shakespeare & Queen." Conceived for the 2023 Neuss Shakespeare Festival, the show features a fast-paced, humorous, and profound blend of recitation, song, and music. Queen's music is reimagined in a Baroque style by Matthias Kaufmann, resulting in a rocking "Viola Company" sound. "We Will Rock You" played with six violas and a lute promises a fun time, with a guest appearance by the fictional ancestor of Freddie Mercury, Frederico Mercurio.
The 1980s forged new musical paths, blending pop and new wave, rock and synth sounds, defining pop music after Elvis, the Beatles, and disco. Shows like "Formel Eins" brought these hits into German homes weekly. Now, the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen revives this glamorous era with "Die 80er," presenting orchestral arrangements of iconic songs by artists like Elton John, Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, Madonna, and Michael Jackson, promising an unforgettable show.
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