Berliner Philharmoniker – New Year’s Eve Concert 2014 – Simon Rattle, Menahem Pressler [Blu-ray]
– The music world knows the outstanding artist Menahem Pressler for more than half a century – He was the heart of the famous Beaux Arts Trio; in 2008 when the trio decided to separate, this was the restart of a memorable solo carrier – In 2013, the 90-year-old grand seigneur of the piano gave his …
The Waldbühne in Berlin, one of the most appealing outdoor amphitheatres on the European continent, is the home of the Berliner Philharmoniker’s summer concerts – With over 20.000 in attendance, they are some of the most popular classical music concerts in the world – In 2015 the Berliner Philharmoniker surrounded themselves with plenty of celebrities, including not …
The Ninth Symphony by Maurice Bjart – On Schiller’s Ode to Joy, Zubin Mehta [Blu-ray]
– Maurice Béjart’s compelling staging of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has been enchanting audiences worldwide since its inception and its idea of universal brotherhood remains highly topical. – “Alle Menschen werden Brüder” (All men will be brothers) is the powerful message communicated by the unforgettable music and choreography. – 250 dancers and musicians send this message out …